Many of us grew up listening to music produced through large Altec's or JBL speakers. Additionally, many of us were exposed to music initially through the sound of the large Voice of the Theater speakers that were typically utilized at the local cinema.
I am coming to the conclusion that this initial exposure tends to 'sway' our opinion of what to our ears sounds like 'the live event'. As an ex pro-musician, i was, as very young child, introduced to music on a large one piece console..like many of us I would presume. This old console actually sounded great to my young ears, but I quickly realized that the difference between it and the friends band sound was enormous.
My point, I think it is entirely possible..having noticed various 'trends' how people prefer to describe the goal that aspire to with recreating music in their homes, that this early exposure tends to influence what they are listening for. IMHO...
IMHO, I am thinking that there are a lot of folks here who prefer what i am now going to call 'the Voice of the theater' sound. This sound requires 'dynamics' as its basic attribute...the ability to portray BIG dynamic swings. As such, I think most adherents of this sound tend to prefer the horn type speaker. OTOH, those that are not so --in the musician's world we call it attuned to that preference,tend to prefer other types of speakers...like Dynamic drivers or panels. These speakers tend to fall down a little compared to horns in one area ( again IMHO..and others)..their ability to portray the BIG dynamic swing. OTOH, IMO they also tend to be more accurate in their portrayal of image precision and delineation of depth.
BTW, to be clear, I am certainly NOT saying that one is preferable to the other, just that one is a preference...just like the other. It's all good.
The point that Peter A also questioned...is resolution the most important aspect of reproduction in our home systems also comes into play here...and so my question--is the 'Voice of the Theater' adherent actually more concerned with resolution; or are they more concerned with the Dynamic swing potential...the one that brings most everyone those goosebumps?
I am coming to the conclusion that this initial exposure tends to 'sway' our opinion of what to our ears sounds like 'the live event'. As an ex pro-musician, i was, as very young child, introduced to music on a large one piece console..like many of us I would presume. This old console actually sounded great to my young ears, but I quickly realized that the difference between it and the friends band sound was enormous.
My point, I think it is entirely possible..having noticed various 'trends' how people prefer to describe the goal that aspire to with recreating music in their homes, that this early exposure tends to influence what they are listening for. IMHO...
IMHO, I am thinking that there are a lot of folks here who prefer what i am now going to call 'the Voice of the theater' sound. This sound requires 'dynamics' as its basic attribute...the ability to portray BIG dynamic swings. As such, I think most adherents of this sound tend to prefer the horn type speaker. OTOH, those that are not so --in the musician's world we call it attuned to that preference,tend to prefer other types of speakers...like Dynamic drivers or panels. These speakers tend to fall down a little compared to horns in one area ( again IMHO..and others)..their ability to portray the BIG dynamic swing. OTOH, IMO they also tend to be more accurate in their portrayal of image precision and delineation of depth.
BTW, to be clear, I am certainly NOT saying that one is preferable to the other, just that one is a preference...just like the other. It's all good.
The point that Peter A also questioned...is resolution the most important aspect of reproduction in our home systems also comes into play here...and so my question--is the 'Voice of the Theater' adherent actually more concerned with resolution; or are they more concerned with the Dynamic swing potential...the one that brings most everyone those goosebumps?