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Real Music vs Audiophile Mumbo Jumbo

Lets talk about music when we hear hear it played live in contrast to our home systems. I have been going out lately seeing rock concerts but none the less, it really makes me think about listening at home vs what i hear when i go out. I read with the respect the vinyl supporters and how the digital sound will never touch the warmth and other special qualities of vinyl. Well, when you go out and hear live music and close your eyes, believe me, it does not sound like a vinyl rig. In my opinion, the sound has an in your face kick that is more like solid state systems. You can hear the bass lines and the pounding of the drums and the fire of the guitars. There is no tube glow and and warmth to it. It is alive and much different.
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I agree with Albertporter - For years, I've been saying that many alleged hi-end fans would be happier and better served with a good sound reinforcement system. Then again, there is always Wilson. As to Klipshorns sounding like real music, to me they sound like real music played through someone's nose. But that's me
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It is news to me that rock concerts are "real music". LOL
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swampwalker
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What I want is the sound of a live musician in the studio, or at least the sound from the microphone feed.
I respect Albert's insights tremendously, but I've gotta say "bull-puckey"!!!
I do believe that unamplified music in a good venue can be used as a template to voice one`s home system
Gotta agree w Charlesldad on this one.
I also have to say that rock concerts are really tough; but I will also say that there are other factors that can easily outweigh less than stellar sound. It's just like watching sports on TV. Your HD plasma will give you much better visuals but it can't match the experience of being there.
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albertporter
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Swampwalker

I respect Albert's insights tremendously, but I've gotta say "bull-puckey"!!!

Guess I don't understand the conflict. What's wrong with a system that can duplicate what was being fed to the microphone? Isn't that what was going on when the recording was being made?

Everything we play on our system was fed from a microphone at the point of performance, regardless if live on location or in a controlled studio setting.
yahoochaz
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While I believe this discussion relfects the personal taste and opinions of members (which are not "wrong")I must point out that I am a fairly accomplished amateur musician and have been privileged to know some fine professionals (including one retired opera baritone with perfect pitch)who believe that the Klipsch Heritage line reflects some of the best and most accurate sound reproduction available. I attend live musical events whenever possible (operas and symphonies in particular). Hardly a rock concert produced over a blaring "PA system." I have quite a collection of Klipsch Hertitage speakers and love them. So .. to each his own but please recognize that there are some very knowledgeable folks out there with excellent credentials who disagree with you and let it go at that. With that, I'm out. Enjoy the music.
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