+1! 80-85 db for me too sounds best.
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.
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@kjl1065 an acquaintance of mine has O/93‘s. I asked him to do a test at 50 DB and report back. For reference this is a fellow who normally listen to more at 90+. Here was his report.
Larry, I tried listening at near whisper quiet volume levels for a while this morning & I can confirm that it really depends on the recording (how much bass; how much treble) as to whether the DeVores sound "full range" at around 50dB or not...Bon Jovi sounded anaemic (but it kinda does anyway) & Virna Sanzone & Steely Dan - ’Two Against Nature’ sounded quite full range enough to me, just a little too quiet. Maybe It would be more ’full range’ to some listeners late at night when 50dB is required 🤔 For me, I have no sonic deficiency complaints at around 50dB from my O/93s...and now back to normal listening levels...phew! 🙄😂 |
Wish to thank Audiogon members for responding to my threads regarding looking for a loudspeaker that sounds rich and full bodied at 50-55. DB. My search for a full sounding speaker is one of necessity as I see it. I currently listen at 50-55 with intermittent peaks up to 62 decibels. How did I come up with the decibel levels mentioned? I listened to music with my db level meter next to me and found levels that did not bring about, ear discomfort, ear ringing or ear clicking. I have been in this hobby for over 40 years and the way I see it, I either listen responsibly within my prescribed limits or find another hobby. By the way, purchasing the JBL 4349 showed me that a horn loudspeaker does indeed produce rich and full sound at these levels. My next upgrade will be my end game speaker. Hopefully the game will continue for some time to come. I just just wanted to clarify that there is a real reason that I chose the levels abovementioned. Always believed that one should listen to their body. By the way, before the ear issues I always listened at 70 DBS and above. Yes, the music is absolutely more alive and dynamic at that level. My goal is to find a loudspeaker that is synergistic with my room and system that works for me. I found 2 vocalists that sound great a low levels, Diana Panton & Lauffey. I have found their recordings to be excellent sounding with great content. Just wanted to clarify that my reasons for this search is to find a compromise position that allows me to get as much of the dynamics and clarify as possible. Thank you, again for all of your responses.
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I believe the kind of music influences listening levels. Chamber music has different requirements/expectations compared to a full orchestra. My typical level averages high 70s; high 80s with occasional forays into the 90s if I'm rocking without the dogs. I find that bass does not really come alive until at least 70 dB. I like to feel it, not just hear it. |
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