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The “They are here” vs “You are there” sound topic

Hi all,

I want to start a topic about the “They are here” vs “You are there” type of sound. I have read that different audiophiles usually fall in one of either categories, but what does it actually mean? So here a few questions:

- what is the definition of “They are here” vs “You are there” in your opinion?
- what is the main difference in sound? E.g. soundstage
- which kind of sound do you prefer?
- which type of speakers fall in one or the other category in your opinion?
- what type of sources, amplifiers or even cables fall in one or the other category in your opinion?

For instance, I believe the Esoteric products from Japan fall in the they are here type of sound. Do you feel the same?
richardhk

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murdoch99
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On my system, I am happy with “they are here”, which is 99% of the music I
listen to. But there is one recording
which gives me “I am there” in spades:
That is Sting singing Roxanne on
“The Secret Policeman’s other Ball”

The hall reverb is just fantastic.
The vinyl is better than the CD in
this regard, although the CD is still good.
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