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Which do you prefer, recordings that bring the musicians into your room, or recordings that transport you to the studio or concert hall?

Stereophile  |  Dec 14, 2003

Some folks prefer a dry recording technique that emphasizes clarity and a sense of the musicians in their listening rooms. Others like the idea of being transported to the concert hall so that their own listening room walls drop away. Which is your preferred recording technique?

Which do you prefer, recordings that bring the musicians into your room, or recordings that transport you to the studio or concert hall?
I prefer the sound of the musicians in my room
24% (59 votes)
I prefer to be transported to where the musicians are playing
35% (88 votes)
I like them both equally
37% (92 votes)
Other
4% (11 votes)
Total votes: 250

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