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Does the Devore Fidelity Orangutan 0/96 speaker play rich and full bodied at 50 Decibels

I started an earlier thread seeking a horn that plays rich and full bodied at 50 DBS.  Did an AI search and A1 advised that the power I am using is fine to elicit rich sound at 50 DBS from the tweeter horn and mid range horn, it will not get the large woofer moving in order to provide satisfying bass.  Since the Lucera, is not readily available for listening, I looked a little further.  The Devore 0/96 Orangutan came up and after reading about this speaker it seems that since it is a 2 way and both drivers are close to each as well as the woofer being of the paper cone variety, This would activate  the base driver at low DB levels.  Does anybody own or have heard this speaker?  Wil the entire spectrum of sound, play rich and full bodied at 50 DBs. I am aware of the Fletcher Munson Cure.  Thank you in advance for your opinions. 

kjl1065
zlone
1,317 posts
 

I have been chasing the low volume thing for a while and have been through a list of speakers over the last few years. While the speakers you choose obviously make a big difference, I have found a huge factor in improving my low level listening is reducing the noise floor. I am strictly digital, and I keep finding ways to clean up the signal. With each improvement I hear more bass and better articulation of the entire spectrum.

As for speakers, I don’t feel that the sensitivity rating has much to do with how a speaker plays at low levels. As you have found with the JBL’s, the woofer just doesn’t wake up until you get to certain dB level. Keep in mind those sensitivity readings are typically taken at 1kHz, and do not reflect lower frequency response. 

The best low volume speakers I have found to date are my current FinkTeam KIM’s, not overly sensitive, but extremely well engineered, and an easy load impedance-wise. 

avanti1960
1,740 posts
 

@goodlistening64 

I currently have the O/93 driven with a McIntosh MC312 solid state amp and Cary Audio SLP-05 preamp.  

The sound is exceptional at lower volume levels.  Bottom line is that the O/96 are fully capable too but it will depend on your source and amplification as well as the speakers.  

tomcarr
1,816 posts
 

I've never owned speakers that sound rich and full at 50 dB.

To my ears, my system sounds best when played at 80-85 dB.

For songs I really wanna jam to, 85-90 dB is righteous.

Rock on!

mrdecibel
3,304 posts
 

I want to be part of the environment in which the musicians are playing; in the audience, somewhat close up. This can happen at lower listening levels, but I find louder listening to be more exciting, enveloping and closer to my reality. Through my Lascalas, I have numerous amplifiers that get the job done. Having a dedicated room and no one to disturb, I have been gifted. My best, MrD.

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ditusa
2,385 posts
 

@zlone Wrote:

Keep in mind those sensitivity readings are typically taken at 1kHz, and do not reflect lower frequency response. 

See here page two specifications paragraph two.

For in the what it's worth category, my speakers have two JBL 2234H 15'' woofers. 

Mike

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