Songs you use when auditioning gear


What are some of your favorite songs to play when auditioning gear?  I often listen to Dreams by Fleetwood Mac.  Just about anything off of Gaucho or Aja by Steely Dan or Joni Mitchell’s Hejira or Hissing of Summer Lawns usually gets spun up too.  Dreams, in particular, is such a great song and is recorded with the balance I really like as well as a full and wide soundstage.  Wondering what some of yours are to see what I’m missing.

128x128jastralfu

Showing 3 responses by veerossi

The songs below are from the band Yello.

These songs will test your speaker setup and gear. I have tried a lot of songs and haven't found anything to top these. Turn it up and be prepared for awesomeness. In case you're wondering, it's not jazz or classical. More electronic. 

Band: Yello

Album: Toy

Songs: Electrified II, Kiss The Cloud, Pacific AM

 

Album: Point

Song: Rush for Joe

 

Let me know what you think

Last ones: He’s a bassist, and oh such a good one.

Artist: Marcus Miller

Album: M2

Song: Cousin John

 

Album: Laid Black

Song: Trip Trap