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Default Modern Reviewing Practices In Audio Rags Have Become Useless

In article ,
Robert Peirce wrote:

In article ,
ScottW wrote:

I've heard a live snare drum in my listening room, I didn't like it and I
don't need nor want a speaker that can recreate that sound.


That's a good point. I used to play trumpet. I wouldn't want to hear
any instrument like that at full song in my living room. I want to be
50 or 100' away!


They have this new thing called a volume control. With a real stereo
recording, you can move as far away from the action as you want - and
still hear a reasonable facsimile of the original event. Yes, in that
way a stereo is superior to a live event. You get to pick your favorite
spot in the house from which to listen. And no, I don't believe that
anyone wants to literally have a complete symphony orchestra (or a rock
band) in their living room.

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