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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
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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.

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wsrrsw
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Stephen King — 'Sooner or later, everything old is new again.' 

 

fsonicsmith1
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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. 

decooney OP
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@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.

kota1
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This video shows the transformation od the "old" hifi sound to the "new HiFi" sound at Capitol Records.

Guys, you need to ring out the old to bring in the new:

https://youtu.be/SxaKDNt5v_U

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