Are the Stereophile setup CD’s any good?

I saw a few on EBAY and I know they made at least 3-4 different ones. Is one better than another for speaker placement?

Thanks in advance.

JD

curiousjim05-13-2020 3:13am

edcyn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,876 posts 05-13-2020 at 10:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Oh yeah, my favorite test record by far is one my dad got in the Mid Fifties. In it a genial, wonderfully voiced BBC style narrator takes us to a tap-dancing rehearsal and a "Grand Prix motor race."
dwmaggie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 222 posts 05-14-2020 at 02:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Reference Recordings XLO. Walks you through soundstage and many other terms, then plays an example. RR has a nice catalogue also online.
jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 19,895 posts 05-14-2020 at 03:29am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete curiousjim Yes- the Stereophile test CDs are excellent and provide helpful tips/tunes for any system. I own all titles. Have fun! Happy Listening!
jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 19,895 posts 05-14-2020 at 03:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 2nd Note: I concur on the Chesky and XLO discs as well. I own those too. Happy Listening!
chorus Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 976 posts 05-14-2020 at 04:58am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Jimbo, If you want to do some reading while awaiting your samplers, try Sanderssound.com White Papers. Read the Speaker Placement article and let me know if it was helpful to you. Best, Me