Neutral or warm? Which do you prefer?


I have 2 sets of speakers with different characteristics (among others I have).

One is neutral while the other one has more warmth to the sound.

I enjoy both on different music, but started wondering what do other members prefer?

What's "supposed" to be "better"? ... if there is such a thing in hifi.

Opinions of members here are most interesting and educational for me...
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Showing 1 response by newbee

I'm one of those folks who can't identify with the use of the term 'neutral' as applied to live music, and as a result do not find it particularly useful in describing audio outside of the ideal (to some) of reproducing in your room exactly what was put down on your disc in the recording studio. (See threads mentioned by Bryon above.)

I want my recorded music to sound as 'natural' as possible, which considering the nature of most sources emphasizing the upper frequencies and concurrently a tight bass, understandably results in my choice of a system that reproduces a more warm tone to compensate.

Chauk me up for 'warm' if you must, but I really want a balanced and 'natural' sound.