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Low volume listening dynamics

Hey all, question: I listen to music at a relatively low volume, but I still want the clarity to hear the details. So, will a high sensitivity speaker/driver (95 and above) give me more detail at lower volume than a less sensitive speaker? Or am I on the track in my logic (not the first time)? Or are my ears getting old? Thanks all!
tmalkki
sandthemall
543 posts
 
Not trying to open up a can of worms but I did get some low level punch when I got a dedicated circuit with only the amp on the line. I also listen mostly at low volumes. Speaker placement/room characteristics I'm sure help...but probably the thing I've noticed the most is that component matching really helps.

That said, my Primaluna Evo 400 power amp does a wonderful job with low volume bass.  
 

tmalkki OP
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Thanks to everyone for sharing your expertise and experiences. Gives me a ton to think about.
fuzztone's avatar
fuzztone
5,496 posts
 
Your ears are NOT old enough to remember loudness.
Buchardt seems like they have figured it out.
The future.
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fuzztone
5,496 posts
 
A lil bit of AI will fix you up.
djones51
4,947 posts
 
RME ADI-2 DAC has dynamic loudness compensation for low volume listening. 
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