Per another member - “ Picked up a pair of the reissue JBL L100’s a few weeks ago. 12” woofer, retro design, complete wall of sound - sounds like a straight up recording studio or concert in my room. I was seriously sick of messing around with tweaking for accurate sound. “. - So gentlemen , please School Me . I have a pair of JBL 4312A’s on Sound Anchor stands . They are a “ Near Field Studio Moniter “. JBL states how “ Flat the curve is , and how Accurate “ they are . I’ve run them with tubes and SS . They aren’t” MUSICAL” to me . At this point they live in the closet . I’ve run the noise CD and played with a friends $5k hand held frequency reading devise. According to his equipment at about 5khz they flipping annoy me . And again up high when the Ti tweeters shriek . So is this an “ Accurate Sound “? Is a” Musical Sound” one that’s more pleasant to listen to ? Please don’t go into cables and room treatments, I have it covered . Just school me on “ Musical “ . I currently have a broad soundstage with distinct instrument location and pleasant vocals ( not the JBL’s ). Maybe I’m interpreting Mr. Spectre’s Wall Of Sound incorrectly . BTW, this is one of the most pleasant threads I’ve read on AGON in a while , please keep up the Good Vibes . Happy Listening and Happy Halloween, Mike B.
Accuracy vs. musicality
I imagine if you have an unlimited budget you can have both ultimate accuracy and musicality.
For those of us whose budget is somewhat limited, we usually have to make a choice.
I very recently obtained speakers (which I prefer not to name so as to avoid debate. Some of you do know them.) These speakers were criticized by an Agoner for not being accurate.
Now, I heard the speakers he liked better and they we’re fine, and maybe more “etched,” but they did not convey the musical message as well to me. Indeed I compared many such speakers recommended by members (there was little love for mine) and I found them not to have the sound I hear in a concert hall. They did not communicate to me as well.
So, what’s more important: precise accuracy or musicality?
For those of us whose budget is somewhat limited, we usually have to make a choice.
I very recently obtained speakers (which I prefer not to name so as to avoid debate. Some of you do know them.) These speakers were criticized by an Agoner for not being accurate.
Now, I heard the speakers he liked better and they we’re fine, and maybe more “etched,” but they did not convey the musical message as well to me. Indeed I compared many such speakers recommended by members (there was little love for mine) and I found them not to have the sound I hear in a concert hall. They did not communicate to me as well.
So, what’s more important: precise accuracy or musicality?