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.
