How do I know if my systems any good?


I'm not able to leave my house due to a long-standing injury, so I'm unable to hear anyone else's system. I could list out my components but not sure what that would achieve.  Lets assume they're all fine pieces.

what are the things that should be considered when listening and judging an audio system that combines streaming and home theater via bypas thru a preamp.

Maybe it's a great system.  

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Showing 3 responses by tannoy56

Assuming you’re experienced audiophile/music lover. If you listen to your system on daily basis for about a month and after every other song you hear, you still shake your head of disbelieve of how good the sound is, you just might have an excellent system to be proud of. It’s very easy to be impressed of a sound system for a day or two, but the true understanding and appreciation of a good sound takes longer time.

@mahgister : "Why work on finding fault with your system? A great use of time is finding more music that you enjoy."

Because we’re perfectionist and need both - great music material and even better sound system. When you love what you do, it really is not work.

@mahgister: Well, assuming that the sound perception is personal and subjective:

What would be the point of discussing sound systems and good sound in general if everyone has different opinion and sound preference. And how do we explain the fact that most of us agreed when it comes to good recordings, good music venues around the world, good symphony or musical performances in general, good hi-fi shows or bad ones? Obviously, we hear and perceive sound in a similar and uniformed way. On the other hand, I agree that we have different preference in music genres and that might well influence the overall expectation of one"s sound system performance. However, that should not be a major factor when it comes to a good objective sound perception of music.