Re: How to bring ELX Raal to life at low volume levels?
I don't think goldark was saying your situation was fine, but the "loudness" was fine for your wife using the bookshelves and not the Towers.
Have you tried repositioning the speakers (e.g. sit closer, toe in or out, further/closer to side/rear walls)?
Maybe you need more time with the ELX at an acceptable volume to get used to them?
Do you listen with the door open or closed (if your room has a door)? Maybe try closing the door, assuming your wife isn't in the room with you and she's complaining about the "Loudness" when in a different part of the house?
Have you spoken with Dina or Dave about this particular concern?
I may be missing something, but if your normal level is 78-80 db, not sure how the ELX can be too loud and the bookshelves fine? 78 dB is 78 dB, regardless of what speaker is putting it out.
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