How do you know when a stereo sounds good?


When do you know your system is pleasing to listen to? How do you conclusively prove to yourself that your system sounds good to you? How do you determine that you enjoy listening to music through your stereo? Do you have a suite of measurements that removes all shadow of a doubt that you are getting good sound, sound that you enjoy? Please share.

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How can I tell if my system sounds good?

1. Ask my spouse if the system could use some tweaking

2. Close your eyes, Lean forward in your chair. Take a listen

3. Listen carefully to the sound made  while it

   hits the pavement from two stories up.

4. Gather some blind people to your listening room

    and perform a listening test. 

5. Consult the 8 Ball!

 

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There are certainly other hobby's where people use less than objective criteria to reach conclusions about what is "good". Wine drinkers for instance. People who buy art.

Perfectly valid way to decide how to spend your money.