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02-25-02
For the past 50 years or so people have been working to opti ... Herman
02-25-02
While herman nailed it on the head, you also have to conside ... Sean
02-25-02
I would agree with sean. when a two channel system is set u ... Rrlibv
02-25-02
I should add that in many cases mono has better fidelity tha ... Marakanetz
02-25-02
Technically, it's not. a good multichannel system can provid ... Bomarc
02-25-02
the quality of imaging available in multichannel systems u ... Flex
02-25-02
Good thread. glad to see some diverse opinions with valid p ... Sean
02-25-02
The recording industry is in turmoil just now. i'm sure man ... Cornfedboy
02-25-02
When i listen to 2 channel audio, what i listen for is reali ... Hindemith
02-25-02
I agree with most of the above reasons why "2 channel i ... Gboren
02-25-02
Have you ever noticed that it's often easier to place instru ... Bomarc
02-25-02
Is anyone out there using the panpot? is it worth to use an ... Psychicanimal
02-26-02
It's pretty logical and simple: before the digital technolog ... Marakanetz
02-26-02
Gboren: i think you don't understand the *possibilities* of ... Bomarc
02-27-02
Bomarc: fair enough. i fully agree about the possibilities ... Gboren
02-27-02
What about from a signaling perspective? is analog signals t ... Springowl
03-03-02
Most of us have speakers in the front that cost 4 to 5 times ... Darrylhifi
03-03-02
Darryl, the speakers in the rear of my ht system are identic ... Sean
03-03-02
In response to sean's post, who is the 'they', as in 'they'v ... Flex
03-03-02
My comments were based on what i purchase in terms of record ... Sean
03-06-02
I have been into ht for a while and currently have a system ... Asinetar
03-06-02
"certainly not audiophile class." what are you ta ... Psychicanimal
03-11-02
Most engineers can't get it right with only two channels, i ... Ubetit
03-13-02
I'm using a primare p30 pre/pro in my 2-channel system. it ... Stehno
03-13-02
My 2-channel ht is starting to sound *really* good. the swa ... Psychicanimal
03-29-02
There are some very valid points made in this thread both pr ... Avideo
03-29-02
Just giving my two cents worth..... it's hard to enjoy your ... Viggen
03-29-02
My current 2 channel set up does not compromise stereo imagi ... Psychicanimal
04-03-02
I didn't read all the replys, so i'm not sure if anyone answ ... Mdomnick
04-23-02
It all depends upon the room and your listening position. i ... Perkadin
04-24-02
Excellent post, perkadin. you've wrapped up this thread. i ... Psychicanimal
07-16-02
All of the information that you need for multi-channel stere ... Redwoodgarden
07-16-02
No, a great deal of information is lost - irretrievably - wh ... Hearhere
07-16-02
See "stereo or home theatre" under the "misce ... Unsound
03-06-03
First i wonder how many of the 2 channel supporters have lis ... Bobstcyr
03-06-03
To tell the truth i love 1ch over 2ch. i always prefere to b ... Marakanetz
03-06-03
Hey guys- except for one response above, it seems that every ... Russ_l
06-25-03
@ channel is better than multichannel because multichannel h ... Audiophanatik
06-25-03
Most of us only have 2 ears. sstark@
06-25-03
Can't say which sounds better, depends on the recording i gu ... Sogood51
07-06-03
Springowl, if you're still out there, you must have upgradde ... Iseekheils
07-22-03
I have developed a hybrid of the two that, in my opinion, is ... Redwoodgarden
07-28-03
The only reason 2 ch is better then 5.1 is becouse we (you a ... Izsakmixer
07-28-03: Eldartford
Izsssakmixer...You are absolutely right about having all speakers the same.
However, if you are part of a jazz jam session, or if you play in a classical string chamber group (eg: quartet), or even if you hear these in a small room without actually playing, you would be very familiar with the sound of different instruments all around you. Also there are so- called "Antiphonal" compositions that specifically call for two or more chiors or groups of instruments located apart from each other. There is a new SACD where E Power Biggs plays Bach fugues on the four organs in the cathedral of Freiburg, and the musical phrases are "answered" back and forth between organs in a most interesting way. Handel's "Water Music" works well in multichannel...imagine yourself floating down the river with barges of musicians floating along with you. (That's how Handel intended it to be performed). In Judy Collins recording of "Amazing Grace" Judy is front and center while the congregation is around and behind you. (This was not sold as a quadraphonic LP, but this particular song is the best example of matrix quad that I know of). At the end of the song, (on the LP more than the remastered CD) as the reverb dies away, you can hear people behind you putting their Hymn books back into the racks. As the saying goes "you are there". The cannons of the 1812 Overture are rarely located on stage. Etc...Etc..Etc.
Sure, multichannel recordings can be inappropriately mastered, but don't fall into the "I only have 2 ears" ridiculing of all multichannel discs that make serious use of the rear speakers.
Eldartford (Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread)
07-30-03
There is definatly something to be said about having identic ... Slappy
08-06-03
How about three channel? this is something that i have done ... Eldartford
08-08-03
I agree with the notion that not having identical speakers d ... Chucknms
08-09-03
Chucknms...in discrete multichannel recordings (sacd or dvd- ... Eldartford
08-09-03
True...i should have been more specific and said multi-chann ... Chucknms
08-09-03
A center channel is not a full range speaker, so, naturally, ... Viggen
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