what is it about new audio gear?

voltz
voltz Posts: 5,384
edited September 2014 in The Clubhouse
I remember the 1st time I got a HD TV and re-watching all my favorite movies, how cool it was. Then after getter better audio gear and yes cables etc.. my music came a live and now when I dig out a old CD or record I have not heard in a long time, I hear so much I never heard before. Maybe I just was not listening before or the new gear allows one to hear what you never heard before or do you just pay more attention then before because you expecting it to sound better?
I find myself listening inside a song, hearing the cymbals and the bass or isolating the horns etc... I don't think I remember Eddie Money sounding this good :)
For me I'm sending a lot of my free time going thru all my old stuff finding some old friend's who have never sounded so sweet!
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    Eddie Money come on now (just Kidding) the Debut and Life For The Taking Rock, You are experiencing what all of us do good tunes and good gear it don't get much better from the look at your signature you are enjoying the experience, enjoy B)
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    You are simply hearing what good gear and properly powered speakers sound like. Enjoy.
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    yes, new gear when it is working properly is awesome!
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    Who doesn't like "NEW" anything? I love new , it's why I lease vehicles so I can have a new one every 3 years, it rules. I love new gear , I constantly swap out this for that just to keep things fresh. Love new Music , exciting to hear a new Album , come on new food , who doesn't love going out to eat especially when it's a new restaurant?
    New is Awesome period.
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    An observation I made was that the Dave Matthews Band production was just eh/so so until I listened to them on my tube amp with my LSIM 703's. I kinda thought that maybe DM was producing his music for the ipod/earbud people b/c until I listened on better gear it seemed flat and compressed and the bass was over emphasized and muddy to boot. Now I have a entirely different opinion. He might not be your cup of tea, but the band is very good.
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    Mikey081057 wrote: »
    An observation I made was that the Dave Matthews Band production was just eh/so so until I listened to them on my tube amp with my LSIM 703's. I kinda thought that maybe DM was producing his music for the ipod/earbud people b/c until I listened on better gear it seemed flat and compressed and the bass was over emphasized and muddy to boot. Now I have a entirely different opinion. He might not be your cup of tea, but the band is very good.

    I really enjoy watching their concert DVD's. They have fun and are great, sound is good too.
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    vmaxer wrote: »
    Mikey081057 wrote: »
    An observation I made was that the Dave Matthews Band production was just eh/so so until I listened to them on my tube amp with my LSIM 703's. I kinda thought that maybe DM was producing his music for the ipod/earbud people b/c until I listened on better gear it seemed flat and compressed and the bass was over emphasized and muddy to boot. Now I have a entirely different opinion. He might not be your cup of tea, but the band is very good.

    I really enjoy watching their concert DVD's. They have fun and are great, sound is good too.

    Agreed. Super nice guys too. I've met Roi Moore (who has since passed away from an ATV accident) a couple of times, and Dave for about 5 seconds on the downtown mall here.

    But I digress. I've had the same epiphany with my humble Rti set up as of late. The old PS3 has been working hard spinning some of my old favorite cd's, and I've been noticing riffs, sounds in the background, etc that I've never heard before. Now I just need a 200x5 amp, and I'll REALLY be enjoying my tunes. :smile:

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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    well I owe it all to you POLKIES!! that why I like doing some Karma here, if you knew how bad my equipment was a few years ago :( oh well that is the past & now I'm really jamming for the 1st time :) I have found the light!

    THANK YOU POLKIES!!
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    DSkip wrote: »
    Mikey081057 wrote: »
    An observation I made was that the Dave Matthews Band production was just eh/so so until I listened to them on my tube amp with my LSIM 703's. I kinda thought that maybe DM was producing his music for the ipod/earbud people b/c until I listened on better gear it seemed flat and compressed and the bass was over emphasized and muddy to boot. Now I have a entirely different opinion. He might not be your cup of tea, but the band is very good.

    His stuff still sounds nothing like it should. The recordings are not Pop/Rock bad, but they're scratching that line. His live recordings actually sound worse for some reason. Now, his acoustic sets with Tim still sound pretty darn good, but the rest is still 'meh'.

    I really enjoy the live concert DVD's, not sure what you are looking for in them???

    I have him and Tim also, like it too.
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
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    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
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    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    DSkip wrote: »
    vmaxer wrote: »
    DSkip wrote: »
    Mikey081057 wrote: »
    An observation I made was that the Dave Matthews Band production was just eh/so so until I listened to them on my tube amp with my LSIM 703's. I kinda thought that maybe DM was producing his music for the ipod/earbud people b/c until I listened on better gear it seemed flat and compressed and the bass was over emphasized and muddy to boot. Now I have a entirely different opinion. He might not be your cup of tea, but the band is very good.

    His stuff still sounds nothing like it should. The recordings are not Pop/Rock bad, but they're scratching that line. His live recordings actually sound worse for some reason. Now, his acoustic sets with Tim still sound pretty darn good, but the rest is still 'meh'.

    I really enjoy the live concert DVD's, not sure what you are looking for in them???

    I have him and Tim also, like it too.

    Their CD quality is piss poor. I wish a band who put out that much material, both studio and live, would have someone come in and know what the hell they were doing when recording. DMB is my favorite band without a doubt.

    Have you played the DVD live at Piedmont park?? I love it.
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    This:

    http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_at_Piedmont_Park
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • scottyboy76
    scottyboy76 Posts: 2,905
    what is it about new gear?

    When you open the box and theres that smell, new electronics smell, its got you hooked already.
    humpty dumpty was pushed
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