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Top two most important sound qualities

In case you didn't know, it's 2023 and this website still hasn't implemented a polling feature, so I can't define a selection of sound qualities to choose from and see results in a grouped, organized fashion. Boo hoo!

 

If you had to pick two of the typically referenced sound qualities that are most important to you to optimizing the enjoyment of your system, what are they? You know what I mean, right? Could be a certain frequency range and some particular quality that you for in it, or any quality that applies across all frequencies, etc.

(Note: "Sound qualities" mentioned here do not include anything that refers to physical attributes of your system or listening room, such as acoustical treatments, types of components, types of source material, physical tweaks, etc. It's only a reference to subjectively appreciated qualities.)

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kennyc
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tonality + transparency

axeis1
293 posts
 

Meat & Loaf 

 

 

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2psyop
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Tonal accuracy or correct timbre (does it accurately produce an instruments sound)

Separation and total coverage of the frequency band. Highest upper register and lowest  bass/low frequency register

mihorn
517 posts
 

Mid-range warmth which my system does well. Hear my WT system and compare with $30k Taiko Audio SGM Extreme server (with Boulder amps+ Vimberg spkr) in below videos.

Original music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=682ePZmXKMo

WT audio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV8E3FqkJME

Taiko Audio SGM Extreme server https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPENz0WLHPc

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Dates: June 9th-10th-11th, 2023

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arafiq
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I don't know if anyone here is following the Generative AI stuff. I thought it'd be interesting to ask the following question to one of the Gen AI LLMs. This is the answer I got ...

Q: What are Two of the most important sound quality characteristics that an audiophile looks for in their audio system?

A: Two of the most important sound quality characteristics that an audiophile looks for in their audio playback system include:

  1. Accuracy - Audiophiles value systems that faithfully reproduce the original recording without distortion, coloration, or other sonic anomalies. They prioritize equipment that can deliver detailed midrange and treble frequency extension while maintaining accurate bass response.
  2. dynamics - Effective rendering of dynamic contrasts within music is another crucial factor in achieving high-quality playback. An ideal audiophile setup should exhibit both smoothness and slam on transients, creating engaging musicality as well as natural realism in presentation. They look for components with wide dynamic range capabilities that effectively capture the ambiance and atmosphere of a live performance venue and transmit this to the listener at home or office. These systems must convey fine microdynamics as well so instruments, voices, etc feel lifelike rather than artificial. Maintaining low noise levels helps ensure quiet passages remain undisturbed when systems stop retrigger under momentary signal peaks to avoid saturating all channels into mush at those transient events driving peaks of brief duration but extreme amplitude excursions .
    Please note these two are not considered exhaustive by any means but are deemed essential for conveying a sense how performers intended listeners experience their artistic work

 

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