I may have missed it, but not one Steely Dan or Donald Fagen recording = FAIL
Best songs to test speakers
Sure many will disagree, but interesting non the less:
https://www.whathifi.com/us/features/10-best-songs-to-test-your-speakers
Other "best' lists:
https://www.whathifi.com/us/features/10-best-songs-to-test-your-speakers
Other "best' lists:
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Does your system have "Legs"? Malcom Arnold: A Sussex Overture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vGwF-dKOOg |
I believe the correct answer is to use whatever music you know and enjoy to test any stereo component. It's of little practical value to use bizarre, unfamiliar tracks for testing, unless that's what you are planning to play at home for your listening pleasure. Take a representative sample of your favorite music and you'll have a good idea of how any component compares to what you already know. Hint: the best reviewers do exactly the same thing. |
@spoutmouzert Thanks for taking time to post all those "best" of links. It’ll be interesting to see what they include. FWIW - Steely Dan's "Do It Again" is listed to test detail under the best tracks for testing treble category. |
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