Do you have prejudices that you can't get rid of? (Lets stick to audio)

[richard12511]

Never found "live recording" of rock concerts to be as good as studio recording.

There are definitely a few live versions out there I prefer, but for the most part, I agree that the studio version is usually better.

 

[mhardy6647]

There are definitely a few live versions out there I prefer, but for the most part, I agree that the studio version is usually better.

I am just sayin'*

Sorry, I know that rebuttals aren't in the spirit of this thread but in case there are still one or two humans on this terrestrial ball who don't know this band, or this album, I can not keep silent!

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* In fairness and in full disclosure, though, the overdubs added to this album have been widely pointed out over the years. It's still great, though.
For my money (and, of course, FWIW), the best live rock 'n' roll recording extant.

 

[Looneybomber]

Super cheap speakers, that don’t suck, are awesome. A 20-30 y/o pair of speakers for $10-15 at a garage sale is such a good bang-for-the-buck. No they won’t sound anywhere close to my Revel F228’s, but they cost the same as nice drink.

 

[Jaxjax]

Any audio cable that I can't flick in place & not lay in place peacefully. If it fights me it's gone to the fire pit or dumpster regardless of cost.

 

[Soandso]

Super cheap speakers, that don’t suck, are awesome.

Likewise I'm prejudiced toward still using these 22 inch tall cheap speakers laid sideways near-field. In 2018 at the local thrift store they were unpriced and the floor manager said $10 for the pair - took them home on the bus using my free senior pass.

 

[MattHooper]

One of my strongest prejudices:

Systems that present me with “ technology overwhelm.”

In two channel systems, that can be the common set up with loads of equipment piled in between the speakers, and which can be exaggerated by the addition of audio tweaks, displaying cables on risers, and all that. Basically where I have to stare at every single bit of technology involved in the system.

I’m definitely more in the minimalist camp, in terms of the listening room situation. Just give me nice looking pair of speakers and that’s all I need. (With two exceptions: I could also appreciate the addition of a beautiful turntable and certain attractive tube amplifiers).

But for me, this is at its worst with Home Theatre systems.

I really REALLY don’t like those systems which have the loudspeakers just plopped all around the screen, Especially with a ton of speaker drivers blaring at me, and made even worse with the giant homely subwoofers.

There are so many Home Theatre set ups I’ve seen where I would feel completely distracted by the amount of speakers technology put on display around the screen. When I see the systems, I immediately have a prejudice against them.

I’ve found some egregious examples on the net to make my point (with sincere apologies to the owners of the systems… we all have different tastes):

And my other pet peeve is a total mismatch between the size of a screen and the size of the speakers, the loud speakers overwhelm the screen visually, and sonically:

 

[Snarfie]

To know how bad a expensive rig will sound by looking at the setup and clapping my hands. An Yes i know that some just like their music for its own sake (not necessarily the sound quality) and their familiar home (aesthetic or not) environment

 

[Digital_Thor]

I have a preconception that AMT and ribbon tweeters are technically superior to dome tweeters.

I get that too with waveguides. But when I started measuring different tweeters, I found that the radiation pattern and dispersion differ quite a bit, making it even harder to actually compare them rationally - even when side-to-side.
But since learning a bit how to measure waveguides to match them better with midranges, so that a smoother total power response is obtained - which I actually continuously prefer - then every time I see a "naked" direct firing dome tweeter now - my initial prejudice is - eww - it must sound like crap - which is not always the case, by the way

 

[Digital_Thor]

Don't forget also the lack of SD card slot on newer phones so if you want to have all your documents, music or phones with you you need to rent some cloud service.

Sony - they got the Jack, SD-card and sensible size

 

[Digital_Thor]

I seem to be prejudiced towards horn speakers. I’ve heard quite a few horn systems at hifi shows over the years, and I find them shouty and horny.

I agree soooo much. The only horn speaker I ever listened too, for a bit longer than 1 track, was Odeon Audio. They somehow made it work for me - but only the Carnegie one:
https://www.odeon-audio.com/models/carnegie/
I feel like specifying that I'm talking strictly home HIFI-listening. Horns seems like a much better idea for bands, outside events and all that stuff, where a huge amount of SPL and strict narrow directivity is needed.

 

[KLi]

I’m prejudiced against too small of a font size. Eyes are getting worse when you get older. I own the Topping D 50 III. It has a screen, but in order to read it you need a microscope. It's comical. The sound is good though. Also every manual is too small nowadays even with glasses. Oh man, I am old, I guess

 

[Mart68]

One of my strongest prejudices:

Systems that present me with “ technology overwhelm.”

In two channel systems, that can be the common set up with loads of equipment piled in between the speakers, and which can be exaggerated by the addition of audio tweaks, displaying cables on risers, and all that. Basically where I have to stare at every single bit of technology involved in the system.

I’m definitely more in the minimalist camp, in terms of the listening room situation. Just give me nice looking pair of speakers and that’s all I need. (With two exceptions: I could also appreciate the addition of a beautiful turntable and certain attractive tube amplifiers).

But for me, this is at its worst with Home Theatre systems.

I really REALLY don’t like those systems which have the loudspeakers just plopped all around the screen, Especially with a ton of speaker drivers blaring at me, and made even worse with the giant homely subwoofers.

There are so many Home Theatre set ups I’ve seen where I would feel completely distracted by the amount of speakers technology put on display around the screen. When I see the systems, I immediately have a prejudice against them.

I’ve found some egregious examples on the net to make my point (with sincere apologies to the owners of the systems… we all have different tastes):

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And my other pet peeve is a total mismatch between the size of a screen and the size of the speakers, the loud speakers overwhelm the screen visually, and sonically:

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I'm with you on the tiny screens - they forgot to spend on the most important thing. Also those with the screen set too high.

But I would really like to have a go on that McIntosh system (4th one down). One great thing about walking into someone's house and seeing massive overkill systems like that is that you know you have found a fellow enthusiast

 

[Rednaxela]

I have a prejudice against Rotel gear. Not really sure why. I could probably live a very happy life with Rotel products but there is something about it that makes me avoid it.