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Should I be able to hear a 4Hz difference in my speakers?

I have just upgraded from a Totem Hawk speaker to a Forest Signature speaker. The Hawk's specs are 32Hz - 21kHz. They have a 5.5 " long throw driver.
The Forests specs are 28Hz - 22kHz with a 6.5" woofer. The Forests are physically bigger too. 
I can hear the treble more clearly and more detail with the Forests but no more bass than with the Hawks. Should I be able to hear more bass with the Forests or is the difference in specs inaudible?
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twoleftears
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1. Room acoustics.

2. There is very little energy between 28hz and 32Hz in most music unless it's been put there artificially.  If you really want to put the two speakers to the test--assuming you have both available to you--you need to get a test disc with several graduated test tones in that zone.

3. Put on some music you love, and enjoy the improvements wrought by the Forests.

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