Live vs home system???

Shadorne, I can almost guarantee that the ATC's in Symphony Hall would never actually be used in the BSO's regular classical symphonic concerts. They would be used for the Boston Pops, depending on what the program was - they would only be used if something was being miked live, for instance a vocalist in a pops show. About the only exception that would ever occur in a regular classical subscription series program that I can think of off the top of my head would be a classical guitar concerto - and even then, I am not certain that it would be pumped through the hall's speaker system - often it is just a moniter on stage. I can ask friends in the orchestra if you are curious, and get back to you in a couple of days.

Interesting Rnadell

the question is what live music are we comparing to?

We're not -- or shouldn't be IMO. At home we create a musical event;
I don't think we should refer to precise reproduction of live music as the target reference for a system.

Live music teaches us characteristics of musical instruments, of how musicians work, of the soul musicians put into their playing... but we surely can't expect to bring Albert Hall into our living room!
My 2.1c

Interesting comments, the info presented has helped me with my own feeling about listening to music. I have read other threads where some folk advocate recreating the live experience and never could get a feel for that goal. Seems like my goal has been to create an experience that is not fatiging, one that invites you to listen. Does anyone have experience with the pyscological aspect of music listening?
THANKS to all for the participation..
Happy Holidays and enjoy the music
Richard

Learsfool,

Agreed. They would be used by the sound engineers for recording and mixing (selected for tonal quality for live acoustical instruments).

In fact, it seems I may be out of date - as WGBH has moved out of Symphony Hall and are in a new facility.

Interesting, Shadorne. I wonder what they charge per hour to use that space?