Test Tracks:
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Lorde - Still Sane
Lorde’s vocals are forward and the background pane goes from left to right, very dynamic. You can pick up most of the details while the presentation keeps flashing sounds from left to right. Once the chorus comes in, around 1:37, the back vocals just surround you, immersing you in the experience, while the treble extension takes care of far away sparkles. Vocals might be a step too forward, but they feel natural and every note has weight, like Lorde is singing in the mic with an arm around your shoulder while the universe is throwing sounds at you at the same time. I loved the presentation, so I had to include this track here, as it shows how great Tripowin’s set works well with vocals followed by sparkly sounds on good stages.
Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, the four seasons - Summer 1
Chords instruments have great timbre and together with the detail and imaging, make this track a blast. >The treble is just enough to feel present, borderline too much, but never crossing that line, even at louder levels. As the song reaches its climax, background instruments get more and more prominent, which Olina keeps separating with class, showing good dynamics. The best adjective I can think of is effortless. The sound is just effortless, the track just flows.
Snarkly Puppy - Tio macaco
This is a great track to show the display of Olina’s technical abilities in a nutshell. The whole song is just enjoyable and rich. And then you reach around 4:05, and the imaging, separation, stage, detail and air just kick in, throwing at you a true display of skill on percussion instruments, making you get up from your chair, close your eyes, forget you have iems on and just join the freestyle jam. Try it if you can, I beg you.
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Technicalities
Imaging: Snarkly puppy - Shofukan
Starting at 5 minutes and 19 seconds, you can clearly see how Olina’s imaging get to work. Perfect drum rolls, pin-point style, fast and clear, with texture and detail.
Details: Nils Fraham - My Friend in the Forest
Olina’s detail level is above average. One characteristic I love the most on a set is its ability to give me mid range details. Nils’ keystrokes just sound intimate and detailed, like we are there, without being. Throughout the track this keeps going while the notes just float. A great record for a great set.
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