L5730
Addicted to Fun and Learning
Hello everyone,
Some time ago, mid 1990's, a chap in a HiFi and music Instrument store suggested that there is a simple test to quickly rule out an audio setup. He didn't give it a name, but I have, and am calling it the 'Jam' test.
1. Take Michael Jackson's "Dangerous" album, with the first track titled "Jam".
2. Play it over the first few seconds.
If it doesn't sound like a window has just been smashed, something is up. A lot of gear makes it sound like a wine glass smashing on a tiled kitchen floor, reverberations aside. It should have some mass and not tinkle.
I guess this depends if this album is remastered (or silently mastered differently) and if the proper sonic intent has been preserved.
My near field monitors are borderline wine glass, somewhere between the two. It's OK I know they have flaws, I work around them.
These new Takstar Pro 82 headphones are definitely giving window smash sound.
Little JBL PC speakers also give the impression of a window smash, albeit a bit lower fidelity of course.
Might be interesting to give it a try.
Some time ago, mid 1990's, a chap in a HiFi and music Instrument store suggested that there is a simple test to quickly rule out an audio setup. He didn't give it a name, but I have, and am calling it the 'Jam' test.
1. Take Michael Jackson's "Dangerous" album, with the first track titled "Jam".
2. Play it over the first few seconds.
If it doesn't sound like a window has just been smashed, something is up. A lot of gear makes it sound like a wine glass smashing on a tiled kitchen floor, reverberations aside. It should have some mass and not tinkle.
I guess this depends if this album is remastered (or silently mastered differently) and if the proper sonic intent has been preserved.
My near field monitors are borderline wine glass, somewhere between the two. It's OK I know they have flaws, I work around them.
These new Takstar Pro 82 headphones are definitely giving window smash sound.
Little JBL PC speakers also give the impression of a window smash, albeit a bit lower fidelity of course.
Might be interesting to give it a try.