Describe the "new HiFi sound"?


Recently had a discussion with an audio friend over the word "musical" and what this word means to each of us with regard to sound from different amplifiers and speakers. Some debate too.  And, reading this other comment on Agon once in a while...how some equipment has the "new HiFi sound".  

ASK: 

Can someone describe this, in your words, what is the new HiFi Sound to you?  Examples? Or, opposites of the new HiFi sound, what does this sound like?

 

 

 

decooney

Funny some music sounds good on cd and not the same on vinyl. Some Music sounds godd on tube some doesn't, for me it nice to have all the formats. Tubde and  intergrated amps...Cds ,albums ,cassette,reel to reel.....just sit back and enjoy what you have and stop worrying....

heretobuy

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 "New HiFi Sound" is being mildly disappointed in the gear you've just bought and hoping it's going to blossom once it's broken in.

Post of the year so far.

Judging by what I hear at audio shows, "the new hi-fi sound" is sterile, precise, cold, stainless-steel metallic, operating room bright. 

Not all, but what predominates. 

 

@fsonicsmith by what I hear at audio shows, "the new hi-fi sound" is sterile, precise, cold, stainless-steel metallic, operating room bright.

Not all, but what predominates

In 2019 I attended a show and one room had a world renowned amplifier manufacturer paired with a recently popular speaker coming up through the ranks. 

It was 1 of 87 rooms. If it was not last place, was close to it in my mind. Simply sounded horrible. Felt bad for both manufacturers knowing their gear sounds good when paired with other partners. Just not this pairing.

Wondered if people coming in to the room would think of it as a new take on sound.
Old or New theme, good pairing and setup can make a big difference.