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In Reply to: Which speakers are ruthlessly revealing? posted by Mesh on September 20, 2001 at 19:11:41:
...at low to moderate volumes, a little sense of "full-bodied" would be desirable in the long run, no? (If I'm wrong, it'll be the first time...lol). How 'bout Vandies? Have fun in your search...
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It can as "ruthlessly revealing" is often used as a synonym for "bright" word which is the lable that ALL manufactureres fear like the plague! I think that most in this thread are thinking that when mesh has asked for ruthlessly revealing, he asking for speakers that are excellent in low level resolution and microdynamic abilities to ensure he does not miss any nuances in the music while listening at lower volumes.To me, a speaker that has excess energy/output/ragged/resonant response in the upper mids generally sounds bright (from what I've learned over the years this often around the crossover region and we are hearing driver colorations/resonances, poor driver integration [selection], poor crossover design, etc.). It IS possible to build a speaker that does not have these issues and such a speaker will have loads of resolution, body, liquidity, macro & microdynamic abilities without sounding bright. A very good speaker that is ruthlessly revealing will not editorialize or impose its own signature, giving a very clear & natural window of the equipment upstream and the music.
That's my 2 cents...
Rich Brkich
Rich Brkich,You make sense, as always. My thought on the phrase in question, especially as it pertains to the original poster's intention: drop "ruthless" and just describe the speaker as "revealing." Pretty much says the same thing without the negative spin.
BTW, I remember dropping into your place several years ago. It was a long trip for me and my friend, but I really appreciated the hospitality that you showed us, let alone the wonderful sound and music. You definitely know how to pick great products. (We listened to the VR-4.5s, specially tweaked version).
Are you still in the same place?
Later,
Rich H.
Yep, Rich.... still at the same old place plugging away. For me, it continues to be the best way to do business. I also help out the Asylum some too as its Industry Liaison.
Rich Brkich
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