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Is there a possibility that our strive towards accuracy is actually counterproductive to musical engagement/enjoyment?
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<blockquote data-quote="Baseline" data-source="post: 1140221" data-attributes="member: 14307"><p>An engaging, immersive, emotionally stirring reproduction with instruments sounding as realistic as possible is what I strive for. The glib statement about "true to source" is a load of crap as far as I am concerned. None of us are present at the recording session, so how would you know what source sounded like. There could be several acoustic guitars to choose from and each will have it's own sound. Likewise, different pianos will each have their own tone. Then you get into the vast array of sound effects pedals for electric guitars, the plethora of amplifiers and the choices the sound engineer makes in the mix. Then there are valve, transistor and ribbon microphones to choose from for the vocals.</p><p></p><p>Next comes your setup for reproduction. People speak of "transparent" amplification, allowing the source material to be amplified without adding anything. How would you know if anything is added or overshadowed? Every system on which the source is played will have its own unique sound and be further altered by the different rooms in which you may listen. Every brand of capacitors used in pre and power amps will alter the sound profile as well. So... not knowing what the source sounded like, not knowing what your system is adding or subtracting from "absolute neutral" because you have no direct comparison... how can you ever truly know what "true to source" sounds like? At best, you can seek reproduction that sounds as realistic / authentic as possible and essentially, you are striving for what you believe to be "correct" in terms of your personal taste which may not be what appeals to the next person. The enjoyment of music is a personal, subjective experience and if you are happy with what you are hearing, that is all that matters.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Baseline, post: 1140221, member: 14307"] An engaging, immersive, emotionally stirring reproduction with instruments sounding as realistic as possible is what I strive for. The glib statement about "true to source" is a load of crap as far as I am concerned. None of us are present at the recording session, so how would you know what source sounded like. There could be several acoustic guitars to choose from and each will have it's own sound. Likewise, different pianos will each have their own tone. Then you get into the vast array of sound effects pedals for electric guitars, the plethora of amplifiers and the choices the sound engineer makes in the mix. Then there are valve, transistor and ribbon microphones to choose from for the vocals. Next comes your setup for reproduction. People speak of "transparent" amplification, allowing the source material to be amplified without adding anything. How would you know if anything is added or overshadowed? Every system on which the source is played will have its own unique sound and be further altered by the different rooms in which you may listen. Every brand of capacitors used in pre and power amps will alter the sound profile as well. So... not knowing what the source sounded like, not knowing what your system is adding or subtracting from "absolute neutral" because you have no direct comparison... how can you ever truly know what "true to source" sounds like? At best, you can seek reproduction that sounds as realistic / authentic as possible and essentially, you are striving for what you believe to be "correct" in terms of your personal taste which may not be what appeals to the next person. The enjoyment of music is a personal, subjective experience and if you are happy with what you are hearing, that is all that matters. [/QUOTE]
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