I can't speak to audio, but in the photography world dynamic range is a big issue from film to camera sensors to monitors to printers. We obsess over histograms which show not only the dynamic range (as 'x') but also the amount of luminance across the dynamic range (as 'y'). And you want each of your components to have the widest dynamic range capability.
However, the dynamic range of the finished photo (or print) nor the histogram even, tells you anything about whether it is a good photograph or not.
I suspect the same is true of music but don't know for sure. I'd guess the dynamic range is just one element of what makes a song sound good. Could be totally wrong.
However, the dynamic range of the finished photo (or print) nor the histogram even, tells you anything about whether it is a good photograph or not.
I suspect the same is true of music but don't know for sure. I'd guess the dynamic range is just one element of what makes a song sound good. Could be totally wrong.