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06-02-2009, 12:06 AM
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I use quite a different definition of musicality, I think. For me, musicality means "mind-melding" with the musicians. That is, sensing clearly their intentions. Sensing that they are having fun. Or sensing the emotion they are putting into the music.
Musicality also connects to dance. A musical component, such as my Naim CD5X, evokes proprioceptive sensations of dancy movement, and a good component will especially evoke elegant movement.
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06-12-2009, 02:50 AM
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thank you for making this post. most informative thread Ive seen aside from the Stax 4 year review for Headstage and Soundstage by DarthNut. This is perfect for understanding some of the lingo that otherwise is up in the air and different from speaker talk. THANKS!
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Incredibly useful - many thanks!
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06-14-2009, 10:51 PM
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Very informative,thanks
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06-15-2009, 10:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tiemen
I can better describe what it they are not.
Some headphones makes your feet tapping to the rhythm, your head shaking and your hands playing the air guitar.
Or/ and you get a sense of involvement.
Those headphones are not liveless/ boring.
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Note that sometimes,a neutral,balanced headphone may sound boring and lifeless because of the synergy with amp-source,cables or because of the mixing of the recording or because of your mood,your physical condition(you may be tired)or simply because you don't like a headphone's sound signature.
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06-15-2009, 11:27 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by john53
Note that sometimes,a neutral,balanced headphone may sound boring and lifeless because of the synergy with amp-source,cables or because of the mixing of the recording or because of your mood,your physical condition(you may be tired)or simply because you don't like a headphone's sound signature.
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Very true. Agree completely 
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06-25-2009, 05:53 PM
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Quote:
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Glossary of Terms to describe sound. (New and updated entries are highlighted in RED until the next update)
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Groovy - the type of sound that moves one to groove. Related term: groovalizer - groovy sounding headphones.
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06-25-2009, 06:28 PM
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Really great job guys!! Now I've seen this term floating around on a few occasions. Would anyone care to comment on what the term "hotness" imply. As in, a 'hot midrange'?
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06-27-2009, 10:37 AM
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Quote:
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Looking at the list of terms for frequency ranges, I wouldn't take it as gospel, although as a rough guide for the uninitiated, it's useful.
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It's true.
I found it impossible to determine the authoritative frequency ranges for the descriptions. The definitions I could find varied significantly.
And, I'm glad people still find this useful.
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06-27-2009, 10:49 AM
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A question:definition of "clarity"?
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07-10-2009, 10:15 PM
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Thank you for this. It's helping me understand what all the terms you guys use mean.
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07-18-2009, 04:42 AM
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Audio Terms for the Less Informed:
PART I: THE LETTER 'A'
Aggressive - Forward and bright sonic character.
Example: Bob's hearing loss was due to his aggressive headphones. His hair loss was due to his aggressive wife.
Airy - Spacious. Open. Good reproduction of high frequency reflections. High frequency response extends to 15 or 20 kHz.
Example: As Grandma sat listening to the Grateful Dead, she yelled, "Jesus, this headroom is airy!"
Ambience - Impression of an acoustic space, such as the performing hall in which a recording was made.
Example: The Journey album, Frontiers, has all the ambience of a rock concert in the men's room.
Analytical - Highly detailed.
Example: These Ety's are so analytical, I can hear the drummer fart.
Articulate - Intelligibility of voice(s) and instruments and the interactions between them.
Example: These headphones are so articulate, you can hear Milli from Vanilli.
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07-18-2009, 11:33 AM
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Quote:
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Analytical - Highly detailed.
Example: These Ety's are so analytical, I can hear the drummer fart.
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LOL! 
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08-21-2009, 08:28 AM
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Can someone explain to me the difference between bass extension and bass impact?
thanks
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Quote:
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Can someone explain to me the difference between bass extension and bass impact?
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IMO extension is how low it goes. The ability to reveal the lowest of the low notes.
Impact is how hard it hits. The fullness, loudness of the bass.
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