What recordings do you use to test new gear?

Would be interested to know what recordings
people use to set standards for purchasing new
equipment.

judit02-09-2002 11:51am

cornfedboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,645 posts 02-09-2002 at 04:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete see: Which CDs to test a component? this thread was begun by turnaround on 01/20/02. -cfb
danielk141 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 489 posts 02-09-2002 at 04:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I take Fiona Apple "Tidal". Make sure the system is fully warmed up. Play #3-Shadowboxer & #4-Criminal. You'll find out if the system is dynamic on these two songs.. Then play #5-Slow Like Honey. Close your eyes. If the systems is right, you'll hear an excellent recording of a female vocalist with what I consider an excellent voice. Don't try to do this with non-believers in the room! Banish them & turn out the lights if possible. This is not backround music! Be patient & repeat if needed.. Daniel
judit OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 217 posts 02-09-2002 at 08:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks cfb ... don't know how I missed that thread
drarmi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 29 posts 02-10-2002 at 06:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Try Tori Amos's "Cornflake Girl". Awesome vocals, piano and lots of stuff going on. I have found this song to be very challenging for a system to adequately resolve and yet sound real.