Describe the "new HiFi sound"?


Recently had a discussion with an audio friend over the word "musical" and what this word means to each of us with regard to sound from different amplifiers and speakers. Some debate too.  And, reading this other comment on Agon once in a while...how some equipment has the "new HiFi sound".  

ASK: 

Can someone describe this, in your words, what is the new HiFi Sound to you?  Examples? Or, opposites of the new HiFi sound, what does this sound like?

 

 

 

decooney

Showing 3 responses by mapman

It’s bold!  It’s daring!  It’s in your face! It’s as if the audio gods finally decided to give it up. 

The new sound is to the old sound like hi res video is to what came before, ie sharp and clear not soft and fuzzy.  That’s it really.