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Post by gazjam on Aug 27, 2014 13:04:21 GMT
A long watch, so not for the coffee break at work! Most of us listen to recorded music far more than we listen to live music. Music is everywhere: in elevators, shops, cars, restaurants and bars, on our computers and, for some of us, in every room in our home. But what of the listening experience itself? Considering the Zen concept of mindfully doing one thing at a time, what pleasures await the person who just listens? Conversely, what do we miss when we degrade the listening experience? This roundtable will address the factors involved in maximizing or minimizing the impact and effects of what we hear, from the conception and recording of music to the listening format and environment of choice.
A bunch of recording engineers, audiophiles and those that "just listen and enjoy" get together and discuss topics related to music playback. "Why Audio Quality Matters" |
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Post by danielquinn on Aug 27, 2014 13:09:21 GMT
its 2.5 hours , must have more time on your hands, less places to post ?  , can you paraphrase ? Edit - i see you have amended your post and paraphrased ta . |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2014 13:42:36 GMT
"Why Audio Quality Matters" Too long to listen here. Its on YouTube so you can download it to listen at leisure, in sections or whatever. I will have a look later. |
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Post by gazjam on Aug 27, 2014 13:44:40 GMT
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Post by Tim on Aug 27, 2014 14:34:18 GMT
It is long but I watched that awhile back when I posed the question on AoS about the accuracy of digital compared to vinyl. It's worth watching if you have time, I don't necessarily agree with all of it, but the main protagonists are convincing and some admit to being extremists when it comes to audio. The points that struck a chord for me were the references about the 'passion' of enjoying music, which some people just don't get and there is also an interesting discussion about Chris Whitley and how they recorded Dirt Floor. If you don't know this it's worth exploring, especially if you like stripped back acoustic blues in the style of someone like Robert Johnson.
Thanks for the reminder Gary, a good video indeed.
(I did find the demographic of the room intriguing too, but not surprising!).
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2014 8:48:44 GMT
I have just listened to the first half and, surprisingly, found it extremely interesting. I rather expected to get bored. I'll get to the other half after doing some more really interesting building work!  I liked the possible perception differences between the brick wall red book and vinyl. There is definitely something going on that we can sense rather than hear. |
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Post by gazjam on Aug 29, 2014 9:57:05 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2014 10:28:13 GMT
Surprisingly...pfftt!  I normally find round table discussions a bit circular. They round and round. However, this lot are obviously really involved with their craft and what they have to say gives some insight into what it takes. I'll do the other half after lunch whilst the cement sets and let you know if I approve of that too  |
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Post by MartinT on Aug 29, 2014 16:52:34 GMT
That's a very good panel of luminaries in the audio business. See the looks of pride when reference is made to their caring about sound quality. If only many of the hack engineers foisted on us would take such pride in their work. Great response to the first question about the way we listen; I have often said that I listen to music to the exclusion of all else and I'm glad to hear it from another audiophile, especially when he says that a good system forces you to pay attention and listen deeply.
I will listen to more of it later, but great lecture and one that I would have enjoyed attending.
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, can you paraphrase ? 
