What stereo equipment do respected musicians listen to?

With all the debate on this piece of equipment is better than that, it got me to thinking… What setup do well respected musicians have, e.g. amps, speakers, etc. What does Wynton Marsalis listen to, for example? Just curious and thought it might be a fun topic.

bigtex2203-05-2022 3:18pm

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daveyf Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,070 posts 03-05-2022 at 05:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Most 'respected' musicians I know ( and I know quite a few, having being a pro myself), are not able to afford the kind of home gear they want, they can usually barely afford the pro gear that they need. Now IF you are talking of 'well known' musicians, many of whom are not as well 'respected' as a lot of these not so well known folk, then that is a different question. Seems like this group is all over the board...many have simple off-the-shelf big box store systems picked out for them by their rep.
tony1954 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,275 posts 03-05-2022 at 05:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think Henry Rollins would fit the bill.
onhwy61 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,346 posts 03-05-2022 at 05:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Actually JCPenney's MCS equipment was rebranded Japanese products and in many cases was very high quality. I believed they used Technics, Nikko and Toshiba products. Don't confuse they with Sears stuff.
sns Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,971 posts 03-05-2022 at 06:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I wonder how much Black Flag and other hardcore Henry listens to these days?
soix Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,260 posts 03-05-2022 at 07:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I get rhythm pointers from the drummer and bassist. I’m a lifelong guitar wanker. Can’t hold a groove to save my life! @tablejockey Totally agree. I’m a drummer and couldn’t make a rehearsal once but my band decided to go ahead anyway. By all accounts it was a total mess and my stock went up greatly. Drummers might not be considered “musicians” by some, but I’d submit we’re at least necessary. IME, if the bass player and drummer (i.e. rhythm section) aren’t in synch, everything else crumbles. Just my experience. Musicians are makers, active participants in this endeavor, we are passive participants, totally different objectives. Well said, and I completely agree.