'Holographic Sound Stage?'

Holographic imaging is impressive when you hear it, but over the years I've come to appreciate that live music doesn't sound like that. I listen mostly to classical and have been to a number of concerts at Boston Symphony Hall. From roughly the middle of the orchestra seating section, I never hear anything that sounds like the holographic soundstage that I get from some audio systems. In fact many "audiophiles" who never go to live concerts in a real concert hall would probably be shocked.

Yes, pinpoint imaging and a deep three-dimensional soundstage are nice, but I don't consider these things top priorities for my enjoyment of music.

"Holographic imaging is impressive when you hear it, but over the years I've come to appreciate that live music doesn't sound like that. I listen mostly to classical and have been to a number of concerts at Boston Symphony Hall. From roughly the middle of the orchestra seating section, I never hear anything that sounds like the holographic soundstage that I get from some audio systems. In fact many "audiophiles" who never go to live concerts in a real concert hall would probably be shocked."

I hate to judge before all the facts are but it appears we have one solid reason why home audio is superior to live unamplified music.

I totally agree with Martykl. Nothing else to add.

My first holographic experience was while working at Hi-Fi Buys in (Buckhead) Atlanta. We had just received the new Celestion SL700SE speakers and had them connected to a Krell system. The speakers just disappeared! I could walk right up to the speakers and still couldn't tell where the sound was coming from. One of the technologies that contributed to this was the thin, but very stiff, aerolam cabinets (honeycombed aluminum sandwiched between 2 sheets of aluminum). To this day I remember fondly my first time!

Mtwhickory, I use to love visiting the Hi-Fi Buys in Buckhead. Bought a couple systems from that store.