The best test CD ?

Hi,

I'm looking for my first test CD to buy, I would appreciate if someone could help me choose among the ones that are being sold on the market today.

Thanks,

foxtrot09-23-2004 12:41am

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kr4 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,680 posts 09-23-2004 at 01:48am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What do you want to test? Kal
geoffkait Details Discussions Posts This discussion 23,365 posts 09-23-2004 at 09:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete XLO Test CD has the most comprehensive system tests for my money, especially Track no 3 (speaker set up track).
mejames Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 986 posts 09-23-2004 at 09:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete best musical selection test CD would be Chesky ultimate demonstration disc
timo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 610 posts 09-23-2004 at 02:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The music CD(s) you enjoy and listen to most.
foxtrot OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 211 posts 09-23-2004 at 03:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Should have been a little more explicit; I'm looking for a CD to use with a SPL meter and masure the frequency response in my room. Tks,
fatparrot Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,314 posts 09-23-2004 at 05:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Foxtrot, check with Rives Audio. I believe they sell a test CD to be used in conjunction with the Radio Shack SPL meter.
jlamb Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 150 posts 09-24-2004 at 01:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Or the stereophile set, includes test tones, pink noise, etc. and even a few very listenable tracks interspersed throughout the three CDs. Available on their website.
kr4 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,680 posts 09-24-2004 at 03:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Rives CD is the easiest/simplest but the ETF software is better if you have a laptop.
foxtrot OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 211 posts 09-24-2004 at 04:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks, for the replies so far...now the research begins to choose one...or two. Rgds,

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