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I find that I need to turn up the volume to draw out the DYNAMICS from the SF Oly IIIs. But at low volumes, these don't really sing as well and sound a bit... flat. I'm not sure if anyone who has this combo or a similar Olympica model can attest to this or not.
I just added the second 220 so I'm not sure if there's something different I need to set up/configure that I'm missing here. I believe everything's all accounted for (speaker cables for L channel to one unit, for the R channel to the other unit).
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A volume control is a tone control to a degree. Our ears aren't equally sensitive at all frequencies, they are less sensitive to extreme high and low frequencies than they are to midrange frequencies and they are more insensitive to extreme high and low frequencies at low listening levels and become more sensitive to those frequencies as you turn the volume up.
If you listen at too low a level, and what "too low a level" is will depend on what level the recording engineer mastered the recording at, then the sound is going to sound flat because the bass and upper treble are going to sound rolled off to you. It's got nothing to do with the amp or the speakers, it's all to do with the way our hearing works.
Do a Google search for "Fletcher Munson curves" and you will find lots of information about hearing sensitivity at the frequency extremes.
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Try turning off DPM and SAM. It might help a little, but not significantly.
It could also help some speakers with higher sensitivity, but this is harder to do...
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Hi, I have the 440 pro with the Olly llls and find they sound live and dynamic even at lower volumes. I'm sure you've checked everything but may be worth double checking that sd cards are configured to the llls. I also have my speakers very close to the back wall - about 120cm, just to give you an idea. A friend of mine also has them close to the wall too and they work equally as well.
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Yes, I should have mentioned toeing in the Ollys, good to hear that this has resolved your issue - they are great speakers that work well with the 440. Really interesting what you say about the open space at the back of your speakers as I have the same. Our systems and room sound very similar. Because of my room configuration I would be interested in playing with the new EQ feature but it does look a bit technical! No doubt there will be an EQ dedicated thread soon which will be useful. I would be interested in hearing your feedback if you decide to try it though.
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