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What is the ideal High Freq extension?

I think for a world class system to sound like live music, a good smooth grain free silky (if music calls for) high freq extension is mendatory. But in my mind where the 'flatness' should roll off (at what db rate?)is a big unknown and not quite clear. Is it 10k HZ, 12.5k HZ, 15K HZ or the ideal 20k hz.

This assumes you already have excellent bass extension and mid range.

One would think at ideal 20k hz there will most likely excessive ambience and thinner sound.

What is your opinion?

Thanks.
nilthepill

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mrtennis
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if live unamplified music is a reference, and the concert hall in particular, the attenuation in treble will vary with distance from the stage, the acoustics of the hall and the number of bodies in front and to the side of you.

in addition, the voicing you prefer should also be a factor. it is helpful to have access to an attenuation circuit, if you perceive too much energy in the treble region.
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