Volume considerations


I’ve discovered something after much listening.   I generally like the volume high, trying to emulate the sound in a concert hall.  However I found that listening at too high a volume actually detracts from the soundstage and realistic blend of instruments.  The sound actually tends to flatten out at too high volumes.

rvpiano

"IMHO, each and every room has a different and exact volume level setting." Huh? I've been a pro musician and pro live sound engineer for several decades and statements like this mystify me. Exact? Every mix on every recording is generally different, and some seem better than others based on personal taste. Where is the listener sitting? Where is this "exact" "locking of in" going to happen? Is a bass heavy or bass light or treble compromised recording going to "lock in" every time? I don't require an answer, maybe I simply need a vacation.

Good luck with the inevitable tinnitus. You'll wish you hadn't tried to achieve concert level volume. 

Paul at ps audio produces music and has a sound room bob Dylan recorded in.he has some great points and a difference of opinion is always welcome. I have visited boulder Colorado and taken the tour as you should too  he has been around bascom king and arnie nudel both prominent historical individuals in the audio industry. Happy listening