What is Warmth?


Would someone kindly explain the audiophile term "warmth?" Most appreciated.
Cheers!
cinellipro

Showing 3 responses by wolf_garcia

Some violins are warmer than others, and some violinists have sweeter technique.
Well designed solid state gear can indeed have "warmth", and often more accuracy...If something is on a recording I don't want it masked by euphonic distortion or anything else. I've heard amazing low powered "SE" tube amps that sound amazingly accurate (to a wattage limited point) and solid stuff that is lifeless...so It's up to the designer how things are voiced and the listener to how it all tastes, so to speak. Warmth for me is lack of harshness. Period.