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Low volume (loudness) listening

I do a lot of my listening early in the morning and/or late at night when my wife is sleeping.  I listen to CDs I have ripped to my MacBook Air and to Tidal, both via Roon, and a few internet radio stations.  The loudest I listen would be 60dB.  I understand and it has been my experience that at lower volumes I am missing a lot; especially bass and vocals.  Suggestions on what I can do?

My system:  Sonus Faber Olympica Nova 3 speakers, Pair of REL T/7x subwoofers, Moon 390 preamp, Moon 330A amp, Emotiva CD player (used occasionally), Roon Nucleus One (Roon core) and LAIV Harmony DAC.  

The Room:  16 ft X 22 ft living room.  8 ft ceiling.  Oak floors.  Reasonably damped with furniture, rugs and wall absorption.  TV mounted on wall between speakers and behind furniture with equipment -- common setup.

Thanks for the help.

Evan

evanpress
kennyc
2,837 posts
 

+1 headphones, or high quality earphones. 

mashif
470 posts
 

If you put your speakers on wheels, you could move them much closer to you. Maybe a 4ft. triangle during late night. All 3 pairs of my speakers are on wheels..

You might also consider some soundproofing on the bedroom door, allowing you to get a little louder. 

evanpress OP
50 posts
 

Thank you all.  I think that I will start with an understanding of the Fletcher Munson Curve and then tackle the Roon equalizer.  I will let you know how it works.

PS.  My wife never asked how much the speakers cost, so I tread lightly.

gotolondon2
38 posts
 

Nice system mate. I would add a schiit lokius to adjust levels. And since you have wooden floors add some type of isolation footers for your sub and perhaps to your SF's. I use the SVS Soundpath feet for subs and they work a treat.

Good luck

swaudiofan
48 posts
 

Really nice system.  What will you do?

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