Top two most important sound qualities
In case you didn't know, it's 2023 and this website still hasn't implemented a polling feature, so I can't define a selection of sound qualities to choose from and see results in a grouped, organized fashion. Boo hoo!
If you had to pick two of the typically referenced sound qualities that are most important to you to optimizing the enjoyment of your system, what are they? You know what I mean, right? Could be a certain frequency range and some particular quality that you for in it, or any quality that applies across all frequencies, etc.
(Note: "Sound qualities" mentioned here do not include anything that refers to physical attributes of your system or listening room, such as acoustical treatments, types of components, types of source material, physical tweaks, etc. It's only a reference to subjectively appreciated qualities.)
To start with, without rhythm, there is no music. Timing is everything to music (just a single tone repeated at an interval can be considered music whereas random sounds do not constitute music). So, number one, the audio system has to maintain a good semblance of rhythm. Second, for me is the palpability of the sound, primarily mid-range where 90% of the music occurs. After that, it's your choice also dependent on type of music. |
@vinocour 100% on your 3 part answer. Better than my comment which begins with rhythm as well. My wife will not watch opera except live performances (we have season tickets-she loves live opera) and certainly will not share my huge recorded collection (70,000-100,000 opera/classical vocal recordings). She has an affinity for 60-80s pop and rock in recorded form as after having attended 50+ concerts, she prefers a studio version absent distractions listening to her music. We share recorded classical instrumental music together. She’s not into jazz so much unless it’s live as well. |
