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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. 


sunnyjim

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gocubs999
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"In my systems current evolution , the recordings are the weak link in the chain. The gear is capable of being much more accurate and musical than current recordong technology allows". emailist

Well said and the underlying truth in pursuit of audio nirvana. I learn a great deal from this forum, and yet; always remember that no matter how much I spend, equipment rolling, tweaks I make....the most critical factor is in the recording quality of the source material we use. 

When I have the time to hang back and engulf myself in audio pleasure, there are times when I think I hear aspects that move me to make changes. Invariably now I will pull up the trusted recordings that I have come to respect the most. I am reminded that the only things I hear that are lacking is the recording.

There are many wonderful speakers, amps and source gear available today. System synergy remains an important factor as does room acoustics. That said, our recording media seems to me to be what influences a non-emotional connection more than anything.

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