While on the subject of "realism" one thing that I think is under appreciated, but now Wilson is getting on the bandwagon, is the rear facing driver.
First time I can remember seeing this was in Snell speakers. In the right settings, these can do a couple of things:
1. Control dispersion
2. Create a realistic sound field by bouncing significant amounts of energy off of rear and side walls.
I have mixed feelings about this, but I think perhaps especially with piano sounds this could be a really big improvement, and allow us to experience something much closer to live, in some ways. I mean, truth is we are creating something new and not in the original recording, so I feel strongly this is like a post-processing effect.
On the plus side, if it sounds good, why not?
Best,
E
First time I can remember seeing this was in Snell speakers. In the right settings, these can do a couple of things:
1. Control dispersion
2. Create a realistic sound field by bouncing significant amounts of energy off of rear and side walls.
I have mixed feelings about this, but I think perhaps especially with piano sounds this could be a really big improvement, and allow us to experience something much closer to live, in some ways. I mean, truth is we are creating something new and not in the original recording, so I feel strongly this is like a post-processing effect.
On the plus side, if it sounds good, why not?
Best,
E