[lastdodobird]

I think people would agree when I say that some songs - with respect to audio quality and audio composition - can get the most out of great audio than others.

With this being said, if you were to make an audio compilation of songs for the sole purpose of testing the music on different kinds of audio gear, what songs must be on that compilation?

Thanks for your replies!

 

[lastdodobird]

yikes. I thought I was posting in the Music forum...

Should this be moved or is it acceptable for this thread to be in this forum?

thanks!

 

[lastdodobird]

I think people would agree when I say that some songs - with respect to audio quality and audio composition - can get the most out of great audio than others.

With this being said, if you were to make an audio compilation of songs for the sole purpose of testing the music on different kinds of audio gear, what songs must be on that compilation?

Thanks for your replies!

 

[gshan]

Check this awesome thread out: http://www.fix-it.org/thread418.html

I hope the song links still work

 

[Doc Sarvis]

Here's what Simaudio uses:

http://www.simaudio.com/recordings.htm

 

[DaHoboFest]

yeah, thats what I was thinking, I downloaded those songs.

 

[gshan]

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Originally Posted by DaHoboFest yeah, thats what I was thinking, I downloaded those songs.

Yup, Zemo really opened my eyes (or ears, rather) to the world of better listening. Recordings like those made me want better hardware for sure.

 

[nsahoo]

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Originally Posted by gshan Check this awesome thread out: http://www.fix-it.org/thread418.html I hope the song links still work

thanks buddy. that IS an awesome thread.

 

[Jamey Warren]

That's a great listening demonstration. It is however, a nearly perfect plagerism of David Chesky's The Ultimate Demonstration Disc song for song and word for word.

 

[elnero]

Dadawa's "Sister Drum" is a great album not only musically but it's great for testing many aspects of audio gear. The two tracks I use most are the title track "Sister Drum" and "The Turning Scripture". In addition I've used Sarah McLachlan's "Freedom Sessions" album for a long time, there are a few really great songs on there but the best is problem the piano & vocal only version of "Hold On"

 

[markl]

You need to pick your own favorites. You need to know them like the back of your hand so you have some idea of what they are *supposed* to sound like. You will be lost if you just randomly pick various songs by artists you know nothing about. How will you know if what you are hearing is reproducing those songs well or not? Compared to what? The system is for you and your enjoyment and should sound good on the music *you* like. IMHO.

 

[elnero]

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Originally Posted by markl You need to pick your own favorites. You need to know them like the back of your hand so you have some idea of what they are *supposed* to sound like. You will be lost if you just randomly pick various songs by artists you know nothing about. How will you know if what you are hearing is reproducing those songs well or not? Compared to what? The system is for you and your enjoyment and should sound good on the music *you* like. IMHO.

That's true and I agree wholeheartedly but it's always fun to find new references.

Oh and where the heck have you been, I haven't seen you post in ages or have I just been missing them?

 

[StevieDvd]

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Originally Posted by jamey That's a great listening demonstration. It is however, a nearly perfect plagerism of David Chesky's The Ultimate Demonstration Disc song for song and word for word.

Perhaps we should point out the mistakes so it becomes perfect plagiarism

I don't think Zemo professes to have written it though, so more a copyright issue.

 

[Jamey Warren]

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Originally Posted by StevieDvd I don't think Zemo professes to have written it though, so more a copyright issue.

Possibly but, I'm sure Mr. Chesky would appreciate the credit for all the hard work he's done.

 

[SunByrne]

Here's what I'm currently using:

http://byrneweb.com/sunburn/audio/audio_test.html