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My audiophile take on the symphony last night.

65 piece Santa Cruz Symphony at the Civic Auditorium.

My wife said it wasn't loud enough and I agreed. The highs were rolled off and there wasn't an expansive soundstage. I couldn't "hear behind the instruments" like I can at home on the hifi. The soloist sounded small and far away and the bass drum lacked definition.

In spite of all that we were listening to a live and real performance. Our seats were the highest price available.

This was very interesting, intriguing and food for thought audio-wise. Also great people watching.
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learsfool
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Mapman wrote: "I think I could very well fail to identify live versus recorded consistently."

I sincerely hope you do not actually believe this statement, no matter what the circumstances. I would submit that there is no way anyone should ever fail to tell the difference. If one cannot, then you have VERY bad ears indeed, and I do not believe that you do.
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rok2id
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Live, is the local high school band at the friday night football game. out of time and out of tune maybe, but no, NO, system in existence can sound like it. Thats LIVE!
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rok2id
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Live, is the local high school band at the friday night football game. out of time and out of tune maybe, but no, NO, system in existence can sound like it. Thats LIVE!
c1ferrari
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Hi Frogman,

There is no substitute for that "hard to describe" immediacy of hearing performers live;
Let no one labor under misapprehension -- enjoying a tune on your stereo system, car audio rig, et al. is rewarding; however, to paraphrase some ad copy...

Live performance...There Is No Substitute!

Haha, I'm not even a "P" man ;-)

Best,
Sam
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