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I don't have sibilance problems, are my speakers dull?

Another poster asked for help dealing with sibilant performances.

It got me to thinking, the one thing I have not had a problem with in like forever is sibilance. Maybe this is because I don’t seek to make my system "revealing" which to me often just means bright.

I’m now kind of curious, exactly what kind of gear and recordings bring this problem out?

Best,

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erik_squires
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imhififan
2,176 posts
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX_56DlHpfo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tPcc1ftj8E

Please tell me if your speakers have no sibilance problem.
 
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oldhvymec
5,101 posts
 
The recording by FDR when Declaring WAR. "A day which will live in Infamy" That is the definition of sibilance

"One giant leap for man kind".. that is sibilance.. mercy was that a bad recording..

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hshifi
572 posts
 
Hello,
I get it when listening to Diana Krall. As long as it doesn’t hurt my ears it doesn’t bother me. It may be a preamp issue. You could try changing you power cable on your preamps to a thicker gauge. It really makes a difference. The Puritan Classic Plus power cable is a cheep fix for this. 
knotscott
896 posts
 
Sometimes sibilance is just baked into the recording.

I think we all have that subconscious (or conscious) "Do Not Play" list.

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