Interesting page, good as far as it goes. I have posted this before, but another great book as far as learning to listen to music better in general is the famous composer Aaron Copland's "How to Listen to Music." This classic is still perhaps the best thing out there, and one could apply it to critical listening for your components, as well. And it applies to listening to any type of music, not just classical, by the way.
Critical Listening Training Document
In 1980, Peter Cuddy, a salesperson at HIFI Haven in New Brunswick NJ, gave me an education in how to listen as an audiophile. He also gave me a one page, manually typed (on a typewriter!) document full of questions to ask myself while listening to music and gear, as well as to remind me of his lessons for years to come.
It's now 22 years later, and I still have it... somewhere. Luckily, I scanned it a few years back. And now I can share it with you.
After you read it, try the techniques on a piece of good classic jazz, which I find easiest. And please post any guidance you would give to newbie audiophiles that is not covered.
Download the pdf by clicking on this link:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17725584/Critical%20Listening.
Wherever you are, Peter Cuddy, thanks!
Have fun.
It's now 22 years later, and I still have it... somewhere. Luckily, I scanned it a few years back. And now I can share it with you.
After you read it, try the techniques on a piece of good classic jazz, which I find easiest. And please post any guidance you would give to newbie audiophiles that is not covered.
Download the pdf by clicking on this link:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17725584/Critical%20Listening.
Wherever you are, Peter Cuddy, thanks!
Have fun.