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Audiogon member suggestions for a speaker that sounds good at low volume!!!

I am looking for speaker suggestions (new or used) in the $1000-$4000 range that sound good at low volume (45-50db).  I listen to mostly jazz and classical music late at night while everyone else is sleeping so the volume is low.  My current speakers are Vandy 2CE sigs and they sound good at higher volume levels but I listen most critically, at low volume and hope to do better.  My amp is a Classe CT-2300 with a Classe CP-800 preamp. I have a larger room 20ft X 20ft but seldom listen to music loud. Monitor of floor standing is fine.  

I understand the limitation of human hearing (Fletcher-Munson Curve) and also an appreciation of the synergy of speaker design, speaker placement and room effects.  Anyone out there have a speaker they like at low volume?

Thank you in advance.


128x1282tuby
audition__audio
1,304 posts
 
I had a First Watt and sold it to a friend who used if for a time and then sold it and got Atma-sphere M60s . The improvement with the M-60s was significant. To be fair the M-60s also beat out my VAC Phi 200 and 2 300B SETs by a wide margin. 
analogluvr
859 posts
 
The M60’s are awesome. Can’t see ever getting rid of mine. 
audition__audio
1,304 posts
 
My speakers arent as OTL friendly as my friends but I am strongly considering Ralph's larger OTLs to replace my Phi 200 as well as my S.S. amp. On the right speaker I have never heard any tube amp that I like as much as Atma-sphere and I have heard most designs and models. 
ctsooner
2,480 posts
 
Guys, if you are talking amps and Atma's, you need to seriously consider Quicksilver as well as Aesthetix gear.  When looking for electronics, I strongly feel that putting more money into a preamp is worth it.  Give me a great pre with a good amp over a great amp with a good pre.  

I had a great convo a couple of weeks ago with a designer at a top electronic company and they agreed, so I know it's not just me.  I also think most folks change speakers too quickly as a good speaker will scale if you share a better signal to them.  JMHO...  
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