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why musicians? I don't know, because.... that's what we listen to? :)
why musicians? I don't know, because.... that's what we listen to? :)
what system musicians prefer? Do they care?
I have never aspired to be a musician, although I am very artistic. I am bad at singing and never enjoyed dabbling at playing an instrument. But I enjoy listening to music tremendously and I always wondered if being a musician would improve my experience as a listener. It seems to me that musicians (good ones) would have a lot more expertise in sound, what is good quality sound, a good system, a high fidelity speaker.... but I have never seen any proof. Am I just imagining it? Are good musicians mediocre listeners? Are they not obsessed with good sound? Any musicians out there to comment?
One example I know is the Cambridge Soundworks Mick Fleetwood Speaker System, which I finally purchased last year, I knew my collection would not be complete without it. It's evidence of great talents crossing paths: a genious speaker designer Henry Kloss, and Mick Fleetwood, one of the greatest drummers of the century (and the previous one). But I don't see musicians weighing in on what are good systems are, how much is it worth spending and what to focus on. It's much more like rich douchebags bragging about the price of their systems on these forums.
One example I know is the Cambridge Soundworks Mick Fleetwood Speaker System, which I finally purchased last year, I knew my collection would not be complete without it. It's evidence of great talents crossing paths: a genious speaker designer Henry Kloss, and Mick Fleetwood, one of the greatest drummers of the century (and the previous one). But I don't see musicians weighing in on what are good systems are, how much is it worth spending and what to focus on. It's much more like rich douchebags bragging about the price of their systems on these forums.
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well, I guess it's a similar question to "what car racecar drivers drive". Sometimes they drive a minivan. First off, I am sorry about the rich douchebags comment. It was completely unnecessary. I am a poor child with audiophile system-envy. But on the other hand I am still intrigued. Some musicians produce super sharp and precise sound (like M Ward) and some a bit messy (like Jeff Lynne) and I assume it has to do with their listening preferences. (Both of them are my favorites and geniuses). And I can go on an on, would a speaker company benefit from having Dave Grohl review their latest model? |
Yes, where should I begin... how my wealth affected by a million things outside of my control. For most people, being poor is not a choice. Other than robbing old ladies and banks, it's not possible to move up the ladder, not a matter of working harder or doing anything different. |
@daveyf +2 many of my neighbors are musicians - at various levels, some play at big events in town. None of them care about hifi, aside from having some device that plays music. Most of them, at best, have active speakers. I can understand that connecting with music does not require fancy equipment,. |
@secretguy funny you should say that, his favorite gear was a little suitcase from Cambridge Soundworks. (Named after him) |
@immatthewj I heard a few interviews with him, and he is a sweet and humble dude. Can't say that about Stevie Nicks. But that's just my superficial knowledge. |
@immatthewj one way to read it: Ted Nugent was listening to the pirate. Just be patient it will all make sense.
Another bit of info: he listened to his own music. I have yet to find out who this Nugent fellow is.
(oh, I am so slow, now I get it.) |
@immatthewj I have heard his name. Also about his political stuff. So unlikely to ever look him up. |