10-Dec-2015, 10:51
One thing I have noticed is that my system at home needs a lower dB setting on the amp for the same volume when compared too the exact same system in Oxford Audio's demo room. My room is almost exactly the same width as OAC's demo room, but my room is longer. The demo room at OAC is quite well damped I think, having a cloth covered false ceiling and wall behind the system. My room is brick, plaster, etc., much as you would expect. So the bigger room needs less amp power! I also find differences between sources, with my CD player needing a slightly different dB setting than AIR, for example. Many factors here!
Digressing slightly, I also think my system sounds a touch better at home than at OAC (very slightly clearer & more dynamic), but for sure the bass is more even in OAC's demo room, so this might hint at what differences a "well treated" room make.
Digressing slightly, I also think my system sounds a touch better at home than at OAC (very slightly clearer & more dynamic), but for sure the bass is more even in OAC's demo room, so this might hint at what differences a "well treated" room make.
