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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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redfuneral
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In all likelihood I'm the youngest member chiming in here, and in my experience I have noticed the opposite effect. I find on equipment with a more organic or natural tone lost energy in transients and vocals which remove my connection to the artist even if in many cases the music is more listenable.

As I feel the 'nostalgia' answer is a cop-out I'll pose a question instead. Can you consider listening to an album mastered to compensate for a common voicing on components without said voicing an accurate rendition?
redfuneral
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Truth be told my most memorable experiances are with cheap mobile components and headphones. Don't underestimate environmental factors. Keeping warm under a blanket, candle flickering, stars visable because the whole town is blacked out...

There was also this one time I was falling asleep in my chair and the album playing had sampling of a wolf howling. It sounded like it was in the room, I bolted upright and made for the lights. Fear is an emotion too.
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