So with the topic of listening to music coming up, I wanted to see if there is a CD or demo track people use when evaluating new equipment and speakers. Or if there is a setup track people use.
For me, the best demo track i have found is from the Avitar film score, specifically the song entitled "becoming one of the people" For me this track hits on a bit of everything and can normally pick our in a few minutes limitations with a loud speaker.
The vocals in the intro should be floating and suspended between the speakers with the percussion on either side have weight and depth to them. About 50 seconds in the first small crescendo comes up and should fill the room with force and truly be full range with the percussion adding weight behind the symbols. As you move forward the vocals should stay clear and suspended with each instrument having it own space in sound. you should hear a light sounds from the winds and symbols with the weight and depth offset by percussion side . Just after 2 minutes 15 seconds there is a second shift in the song that should again show finesse with the wind instrument offset with the full range percussion in the back ground. Just over 3 minutes 25 seconds in, what I call the main crescendo should occur with strong forceful base that you feel in your chest centered between the speakers with no distortion. (If you hear distortion the driver is breaking up at the frequency - For instance i haven't seen a bookshelf speaker 9even ones in the 20k price range) that wont breakup on this note at reasonable volume). At 3:50, just after the crescendo, the wind instruments should have a high note that has settle differences on the left and right speakers and blends together as the note is played. In my opinion the high should just be at the level where it can be described as forward and just below what would be considered to much. (in fact that instrument should maintain the same character as just being enjoyable on the verge of being to forward through the song. From there i just enjoy the track
For me this track lets you see into instrument separation, dynamics, ability to handle quick transients,detail and clarity in the highs as well as the ability to accurately portray low frequency sound.
I of course use other track but generally can identify the items i like from this track. It also a amazing piece of music in my opinion that is very interesting and extremely well executed. Actual think the whole album is truly and amazing film score.
what does everyone else use as their main demo track.
So with the topic of listening to music coming up, I wanted to see if there is a CD or demo track people use when evaluating new equipment and speakers. Or if there is a setup track people use.
For me, the best demo track i have found is from the Avitar film score, specifically the song entitled "becoming one of the people" For me this track hits on a bit of everything and can normally pick our in a few minutes limitations with a loud speaker.
The vocals in the intro should be floating and suspended between the speakers with the percussion on either side have weight and depth to them. About 50 seconds in the first small crescendo comes up and should fill the room with force and truly be full range with the percussion adding weight behind the symbols. As you move forward the vocals should stay clear and suspended with each instrument having it own space in sound. you should hear a light sounds from the winds and symbols with the weight and depth offset by percussion side . Just after 2 minutes 15 seconds there is a second shift in the song that should again show finesse with the wind instrument offset with the full range percussion in the back ground. Just over 3 minutes 25 seconds in, what I call the main crescendo should occur with strong forceful base that you feel in your chest centered between the speakers with no distortion. (If you hear distortion the driver is breaking up at the frequency - For instance i haven't seen a bookshelf speaker 9even ones in the 20k price range) that wont breakup on this note at reasonable volume). At 3:50, just after the crescendo, the wind instruments should have a high note that has settle differences on the left and right speakers and blends together as the note is played. In my opinion the high should just be at the level where it can be described as forward and just below what would be considered to much. (in fact that instrument should maintain the same character as just being enjoyable on the verge of being to forward through the song. From there i just enjoy the track
For me this track lets you see into instrument separation, dynamics, ability to handle quick transients,detail and clarity in the highs as well as the ability to accurately portray low frequency sound.
I of course use other track but generally can identify the items i like from this track. It also a amazing piece of music in my opinion that is very interesting and extremely well executed. Actual think the whole album is truly and amazing film score.
what does everyone else use as their main demo track.