Rap music on high-end speakers

Kevziek, I hope you are a troll, cause if so you're brilliant.
The way you conflate hatred of the people playing the music with the music itself is the point. Hell, I usually can't stand those car sub woofer systems either.
Anyway, 'Rap' like any other genre isn't monolithic, you have obviously only been exposed to a small slice, and comercial rap is an awful primer. It's market tested to piss you off.
The other thing to keep in mind, and the reason many people can't stand the stuff, is that they're concentrating on the wrong part. Most of it is all about the lyrics. The focus of production is on saying something clever/poignent/funny/abstract/whatever. The beats, while not necessarily an afterthought, may not be given as much attention - just make them funky. Of course there are plenty of acts where the beats bleed in to electronic music territory and are the just as important, or more so.

Tru:

As I look at your system again and again, I would say that I like your amplification, and I don't think you should change that.

But perhaps, maybe you could tell me a little more about the Platinum Audio Reference 2's that you have in your audio system??? As I am not familiar with this speaker system, maybe you can tell me what kind of system this is. Is it a floor standing/full range system??? Or is it a bookshelf/stand mounted system like my KEF Reference 102s are??? And what is the driver complement of the Platinum Reference 2's???? Is this a two way or a three way system??? And in either case, what is the woofer size of the Platinums??? I am asking all of this because if you like the Platinums so much, then why are you so inclined to change them?? Depending on what you tell me about the Platinums, I am inclined to tell you to go ahead and keep them, and just spend your money on a good subwoofer instead. But now, if you have your heart on upgrading the speakers anyway, then I would say that you should look at the Wilson Cubs (like you have stated), and then mate them to a Wilson Subwoofer (if you want to spend the money to do so). Otherwise, if the Wilson Subwoofer is not your cup of tea, then there is always the Velodyne HGS-18. Also, at a risk of opening up another can of worms here, are you planning on upgrading the CD Player anytime soon????

Me??? In order to upgrade the bass response in my system also, then I am looking at either a pair of Aperion Audio SW-8 Powered Subs, or a used REL Strata II. If those two options are not feasible, then I may upgrade my speaker system as well. If I should decide to go down that road, then the speaker system that I have my eyes on would be either a used pair of Vandersteen 2Ci's or a new pair of Vandersteen 2Ce Signatures (with the endcaps finished in cherry or rosewood).

But anyway, look at the options that I have suggested for you, and then tell me what you think.

Thanks........

--Charles--

Boy oh boy I thought this was a done thread until I saw the thread by that closed minded fool KEVZIEK.Music is my choice not yours,anyway if you dont like the rap,wear ear plugs because I know if you say something you might get your butt kicked.It doesnt matter what one chooses to listen on their high end system,but JEEZUS ....TRU is only asking for help not criticism of the type of music he listens too.I sense a lot of PLAYER hATERS because the guy listens to RAP on high end.HIGH END aUDIO is not for CLASSICAL and JAZZ only.I listen to DISCO,FUNK,MAMBO known as SALSA,LATIN JAZZ and even RAP on my system and CeRWIN vEGAs will not do the trick.I remember listening to the FANIA label in the 70s and the sound quality was average not great sounding,as RMM took over the sound quality got much better...WHY??? MONEY,LOOT SCRATCH GREENBACKS BENJAMINS ETC.is the answer.So come on give the brother a break.

Boy, I've been reading the responses to Kevziek and all I see is hate and intolerance from those who don't agree with him.
Kevziek stated his opinion and right away he's wrong and must be prejudiced for believing the way he does. It's ok to believe what you do as long as you believe the same way I do! Tolerance only applies to my ideas not yours!
I could go on but why bother. BTW I am a 45 year old Puerto Rican male.

Simply because KEVZIEK got off the track of the thread.TRU was asking for suggestions for his set up not about his taste in music.And I'm a 43 Y.O. Puerto Rican male too.KEVZIEKS opinion is like everyone elses.It's like rear ends everybody has one of those too.So who really had the lack of tolerance.