Low level listening

JIMV -- Sun, 11/09/2008 - 13:00

I want to thank the reviewer who, in the latest issue, noted how a system sounded when played at less than concert levels. This is rare. I listen in a small room in nearfield conditions and seldom play any music really loud. It is good to read abut how a speaker sounds when played at less than front row center conditions.

I have found that many speakers that play very well and might just sound magic are less than wonderful in my near field world at more modest levels. mentioning how a speaker sounds in such conditions was refreshing.

Thanks

Steven Stone -- Mon, 11/10/2008 - 10:53

I regularly test both electronics and small speakers in a nearfield system.

I think nearfield systems offer listeners the opportunity to experience two-channel music in a more direct and involving way than room-based systems.

You might want to check out all my back columns on nearfield listening here :

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/archives/viewpoint/nearfield.htm

Steven Stone
Contributor to The Absolute Sound, EnjoytheMusic.com, Vintage Guitar Magazine, and other fine publications

JIMV -- Mon, 11/10/2008 - 16:37

StevenStone1 wrote:I regularly test both electronics and small speakers in a nearfield system.

I think nearfield systems offer listeners the opportunity to experience two-channel music in a more direct and involving way than room-based systems.

You might want to check out all my back columns on nearfield listening here :

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/archives/viewpoint/nearfield.htm

Thanks for the link! :D

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