I agree with all above posts. Listen to music that you are familiar with (or that you like and are going to listen to over and over). Do the instruments sound real? I’ll listen for drums...high hats / cymbals.
Familiar music is key, critically listen, close your eyes.
If everything is right, or close, you can go from critically listening / evaluating to just getting lost in the music.
If you’re trying to see what differences a wall outlet or power cord makes make sure to change only 1 thing at a time. Power cords and outlets / power conditioners increase bass depth and weight, gives a darker background from which music seems to just appear and gives better highs in my experience.
It’s all system and synergy dependant but changing out pieces and then evaluating the difference is part of the fun.
Familiar music is key, critically listen, close your eyes.
If everything is right, or close, you can go from critically listening / evaluating to just getting lost in the music.
If you’re trying to see what differences a wall outlet or power cord makes make sure to change only 1 thing at a time. Power cords and outlets / power conditioners increase bass depth and weight, gives a darker background from which music seems to just appear and gives better highs in my experience.
It’s all system and synergy dependant but changing out pieces and then evaluating the difference is part of the fun.