Actually Pawlowski6132 I never said that there aren't different levels of quality in sound reproduction. Obviously a Porsche and a Hyundai do the same basic thing, but do it very differently. Similarly a high end system allows you to listen to music on a different level than a boombox, but at the end of the day both systems are simply allowing you to listen to and enjoy music. As with anything there's plenty of nuance, but the basic proposition is still simple.
what is the purpose of a stereo system ?
yes this is a philosophical question. i think it is the basis for many disagreements as to what is good sound and is a useful issue to discuss.
here are 6 categories for identifying the purpose of a stereo system:
1)as a window on the source--neutrality (truth)
2)to recreate the sound of music--musicality (beauty)
3)to statisfy one's sonic preferences--idiosyncratic
4)as a status symbol to impress other people--non sonic (psychological)
5)to create a salutary affect, such as lowering blood pressure, relaxation, stimulation etc.--non sonic (physiological)
6)as a catalyst to enhancing another activity--background
some of the disagreements as to component preferences or the sound of stereo systems may result from differing ideas as to what a stereo system should do.
a stereo system which puts one to sleep--a salutary affect may be considered poor quality when viewed as a conveyor of what's on a recording.
i hope this helps to view componets ind stereo systems ina different perspective.
here are 6 categories for identifying the purpose of a stereo system:
1)as a window on the source--neutrality (truth)
2)to recreate the sound of music--musicality (beauty)
3)to statisfy one's sonic preferences--idiosyncratic
4)as a status symbol to impress other people--non sonic (psychological)
5)to create a salutary affect, such as lowering blood pressure, relaxation, stimulation etc.--non sonic (physiological)
6)as a catalyst to enhancing another activity--background
some of the disagreements as to component preferences or the sound of stereo systems may result from differing ideas as to what a stereo system should do.
a stereo system which puts one to sleep--a salutary affect may be considered poor quality when viewed as a conveyor of what's on a recording.
i hope this helps to view componets ind stereo systems ina different perspective.
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