Why not the piano as a reference for bass


I see a lot of commentary/reviews on a systems bass response that all seem to hinge on the 41 hz double bass and such range.  At 27.5 the A0 note on a piano seems a better point to judge.  Lots of piano in normal music vs say an organ note.  I know when I feel that deep chord played it is one of things I enjoy about listening the most!  Was listening to Wish you were here live and the piano was sublime.

So is it more of how much musical energy is perceived in the 40 hz range or what that makes this more of a reproduction benchmark?

I welcome your input!

New Joe Bonamassa out BTW!

guscreek

Showing 2 responses by freediver

To my hearing,the lowest bass of the piano lacks the texture of a stringed bass..It strikes me as the kind of one note,thump thump bass you hear coming from a ricers trunk..
 I will however note that when it comes to physical weight & body,the piano is my benchmark..

Okay so I didn't  clearly articulate my opinion of the extreme low bass on the piano..YES I know it is a stringed instrument but again I stand by my take on it's lack of texture compared to a plucked or bowed bass..
 I believe @toddalin reply explains exactly why I hear it as one note thump thump instead of the resonating,detailed and expressive bass I hear from say a cello or stand up double bass..