Speakers that are very accurate sounding but don't produce an emotional connection.


I have listened to a few speakers over the years that impressed me with their accuracy and presentation of the music, but just did not create an emotional response or connection. I have often wondered what that quality is in some speakers that produce an emotional connection with the listener. This quality has been identified by audiophiles, as "magical", "engaging"  "just right"  "euphonic"  "natural"  "true to life". " "satisfying"  "musical"....  I am sure there are at least 50  other  adjectives that could describe this "quality" of  sound . 

Considering the various aspects  of achieving  good and accurate sound by component synergy, is there a way to explain this so-called magical element that often eludes so many of us??.  I don't think such a feeling is temporal, conditioned by personal moods, or the phases of the moon or sun.  

Like to hear from members who have given some thought to the same issue.    Thanks,  Jim   

BTW, I know the thread is a bit out there, but  I don't think the topic is pointlessly pursuing the genie in the bottle. 


sunnyjim
Jim-

which speakers are you considering for purchase?
Keep me posted & Happy Listening!
I would wager much of it is purely how you were feeling in the moment. Psychological shifts can have as much to do with perception as can electronics. Also it is subjective. I could find 4 agoners and get 4 diferent reactions if the test was conducted using suggestions and weed. Not to take away anything others have said. as an example do you remember the first time you heard an even marginally good stereo when you were young and it was playing a song you loved? you were moved a lot by that...
Truth be told my most memorable experiances are with cheap mobile components and headphones. Don't underestimate environmental factors. Keeping warm under a blanket, candle flickering, stars visable because the whole town is blacked out...

There was also this one time I was falling asleep in my chair and the album playing had sampling of a wolf howling. It sounded like it was in the room, I bolted upright and made for the lights. Fear is an emotion too.
How can a speaker be "accurate", but "not" produce an emotional connection???

Seems like a contradiction IMO!
I'm coming to think that if I listen to a stereo rig and think "great performance" rather than "great gear," that a good indicator of "emotional connection."  :-)