buddyrich33
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Kind of a silly question, as I am not at all familiar with the science, but generally louder=good, but does the volume level one listens at matters in terms of speaker performance?
I am looking to replace my current speakers (B&W 683 1st gens circa 2010) with something new. Whatever I get will be driven by a Sonos Amp, 100% used for music listening only, either streamed music or turntable.
I rarely listen at even 50% volume with my current setup, usually less if I am in the room. The only time I have it louder is if I am not in the room, I turn it up to fill the lower part of the house with sound, and even now, since I've got the sonos, I tend to just sync with other zones rather than turn the one set of speakers up but I still do keep it up (especially when working over the exhaust fan in the kitchen).
I ask because my current speakers have a sweet spot. Below 20% it seems there is less seperation between intruments, etc. its all just kinda jumbled... not bad just not as clear as when its louder. but up between 40-70% volume things are much more dynamic sounding... but maybe I am getting old, but the adage of "if its too loud, you're too old" is definitely true.....
Are there speakers that are better/clearer/more dynamic at a lower volume? Would bookshelves perhaps be better? It may be an either/or, I still do want to fill the room with sound on occasion, though it would be rarer.
In terms of what I was thinking of, the KEF Q750/950, KEF R3 Bookshelves or Wharfdale Lintons... Perhaps sometihng else? The Q750/950 seem like you might need to really drive them to get the most out of them, but the R3s and Linton perhaps not. Not looking to spend much more than 2500-3000K CAD...
I am looking to replace my current speakers (B&W 683 1st gens circa 2010) with something new. Whatever I get will be driven by a Sonos Amp, 100% used for music listening only, either streamed music or turntable.
I rarely listen at even 50% volume with my current setup, usually less if I am in the room. The only time I have it louder is if I am not in the room, I turn it up to fill the lower part of the house with sound, and even now, since I've got the sonos, I tend to just sync with other zones rather than turn the one set of speakers up but I still do keep it up (especially when working over the exhaust fan in the kitchen).
I ask because my current speakers have a sweet spot. Below 20% it seems there is less seperation between intruments, etc. its all just kinda jumbled... not bad just not as clear as when its louder. but up between 40-70% volume things are much more dynamic sounding... but maybe I am getting old, but the adage of "if its too loud, you're too old" is definitely true.....
Are there speakers that are better/clearer/more dynamic at a lower volume? Would bookshelves perhaps be better? It may be an either/or, I still do want to fill the room with sound on occasion, though it would be rarer.
In terms of what I was thinking of, the KEF Q750/950, KEF R3 Bookshelves or Wharfdale Lintons... Perhaps sometihng else? The Q750/950 seem like you might need to really drive them to get the most out of them, but the R3s and Linton perhaps not. Not looking to spend much more than 2500-3000K CAD...