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Speakers that are very accurate sounding but don't produce an emotional connection.

I have listened to a few speakers over the years that impressed me with their accuracy and presentation of the music, but just did not create an emotional response or connection. I have often wondered what that quality is in some speakers that produce an emotional connection with the listener. This quality has been identified by audiophiles, as "magical", "engaging"  "just right"  "euphonic"  "natural"  "true to life". " "satisfying"  "musical"....  I am sure there are at least 50  other  adjectives that could describe this "quality" of  sound . 

Considering the various aspects  of achieving  good and accurate sound by component synergy, is there a way to explain this so-called magical element that often eludes so many of us??.  I don't think such a feeling is temporal, conditioned by personal moods, or the phases of the moon or sun.  

Like to hear from members who have given some thought to the same issue.    Thanks,  Jim   

BTW, I know the thread is a bit out there, but  I don't think the topic is pointlessly pursuing the genie in the bottle. 


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ejr1953
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2015 was a year for major audio system upgrades for me, initiated by my search for a new pair of loudspeakers.

In my search, at one of the audio salons I visited, the salesman asked me if I prefer "analytic" or "musical" speakers.  I'd never heard the choices expressed that way, thought about it for a bit, "musical" was my choice.

In the process I auditioned some of the finest names in loudspeakers, but those which were characterized as "analytic" just didn't seem to float my boat.  I found that most of them cause listener fatigue to set in quite quickly (even when driven by smooth sounding tube equipment).

As a result, I ended up with a new pair of Focal's that offered me exceptional detail, dynamics and sound stage, but didn't tire me out.
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