I had a chance to ask several musicians (including a teacher at SC Thorton School) --- and I think the brains are just wired differently. Not that one is "better" than the other. Just different expectations.Musicians wants a tone or emotion out of the instrument (much like making the thing "sing" or come alive). So technique is most important. They can hear that, even in lousy recordings & hi-fi setups.
Hi-fi listening seems a bit more passive. So they may hear the great tones, but maybe not realize the techniques involved in getting that tone.
Best, to be in both worlds. I think appreciation for great artists is better.
Teresa, stay with that guitar!
JMO.... YMMV.
8^)
Edits: 07/16/12
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Topic - Back to " Why do most musicians have lousy stereos. " - FenderLover 06:43:19 07/16/12 (22)
- Money - Sumflow 21:19:05 07/22/12 (0)
- I actually think the answer is relatively simple - jfz 09:25:54 07/18/12 (0)
- RE: Back to " Why do most musicians have lousy stereos. " - lesleymorley@yahoo.com 09:11:07 07/18/12 (0)
- It will never be answered until it's asked - Peter Gunn 07:35:18 07/18/12 (0)
- RE: Back to " Why do most musicians have lousy stereos. " - David L 04:47:37 07/18/12 (0)
- RE: Back to " Why do most musicians have lousy stereos. " - tonyjack 12:11:31 07/17/12 (0)
- RE: Back to " Why do most musicians have lousy stereos. " - Tony Lauck 06:33:49 07/17/12 (0)
- RE: Back to " Why do most musicians have lousy stereos. " - tonyjack 12:31:44 07/16/12 (1)
- RE: Back to " Why do most musicians have lousy stereos. " - DrChaos 17:13:10 07/16/12 (0)
- Most musicians don't have a bunch of money. - DrChaos 10:36:00 07/16/12 (0)
- Because even the best stereo sounds nothing like a live instrument in your room. - Chris O 09:04:39 07/16/12 (0)
- I can tell you one thing... - vinyl phanatic 08:27:48 07/16/12 (0)
- And just to add fuel to the fire... - 1973shovel 08:07:29 07/16/12 (1)
- Good observation. - Vic D 10:37:49 07/16/12 (0)
- Most Audiophiles have lousy musical instruments - Kloss 07:38:47 07/16/12 (5)
- RE: Most Audiophiles have lousy musical instruments - Teresa 18:32:00 07/16/12 (1)
- RE: Most Audiophiles have lousy musical instruments - Raymond Leggs 20:05:26 07/16/12 (0)
- I have NO musical instruments. Not even a voice... (my singing is WORSE than sucks) nt - Elizabeth 11:17:35 07/16/12 (0)
- Good one!!! Yes, Inst are very expensive these days. - oldmkvi 08:16:03 07/16/12 (1)
- Yeah! But, right setup is awesome. - FenderLover 08:45:33 07/16/12 (0)
- One: they get to play and hear so much music live. Two: they can play it in their heads.(nt) - samtellig 06:54:02 07/16/12 (1)
- "...they can play it in their heads" ... - reelsmith. 08:42:47 07/16/12 (0)