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post #166 of 227
8/27/09 at 2:30am
Very useful, thanks! Also someone gave a more descriptive definition of "lush" quoted here: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f103/n...1/#post5961830
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post #167 of 227
9/14/09 at 11:22pm

What is 'grain' ?

I searched the thread for a definition of 'grain' but couldn't find one. Can someone explain what is meant when there is 'grain' in the sound? An example, maybe? Thanks.

cheers!
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post #168 of 227
9/22/09 at 7:21am
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I searched the thread for a definition of 'grain' but couldn't find one. Can someone explain what is meant when there is 'grain' in the sound? An example, maybe? Thanks.

cheers!
Grainy is in the list
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post #169 of 227
9/22/09 at 7:26am
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A question:definition of "clarity"?
See Clear (see Transparent)
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post #170 of 227
9/22/09 at 7:27am
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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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post #171 of 227
9/22/09 at 7:29am
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Very useful, thanks! Also someone gave a more descriptive definition of "lush" quoted here: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f103/n...1/#post5961830
I've added it
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post #172 of 227
9/22/09 at 7:48am
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I'm pleased to see that people still find this useful. I've also noticed that this compliation (or parts) have been posted elsewhere.
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post #173 of 227
9/22/09 at 6:37pm
Just as language reference books are indispensable, so is this. Thanks.
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post #174 of 227
11/5/09 at 4:21am
What's the difference between sub-bass and mid-bass (and all the other levels of bass)?
Is the booming sound you "feel" from a car's sub-woofer mainly sub-bass?
thanks
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post #175 of 227
12/15/09 at 1:51am
bump
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post #176 of 227
12/22/09 at 10:35pm
Sticky this!!! I will use this thread, oh yeah.
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post #177 of 227
12/30/09 at 6:47am
thx for sharing~~~
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post #178 of 227
1/3/10 at 10:44pm
What does "LOD" stand for? Line Out...?
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post #179 of 227
1/4/10 at 3:58am
@fordgtlover: fantastic thread.. keep up the good work!!

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What does "LOD" stand for? Line Out...?
line out dock... not directly related to describing sound.
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post #180 of 227
1/18/10 at 5:04pm
Thank you OP, this is a very helpful and informative thread for newbie such as myself.
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