I love these questions, as I get to see if I really speak the same language as everyone else. Well, here goes:
I would use forward & bright to refer to an emphasis on the upper end/treble side of the spectrum. The resulting sound is still clear, but the upper end has been emphasized.
I would use dark to refer to an emphasis on the lower end/bass side of the spectrum.
I would use laid back to refer to a sound that is unexciting ... sounds perfectly OK ... but, the pace seems a bit off.
Keep in mind that this is all equipment dependent ... so it is how the amp sounds with the speakers being used, etc.
Regards, Rich
I would use forward & bright to refer to an emphasis on the upper end/treble side of the spectrum. The resulting sound is still clear, but the upper end has been emphasized.
I would use dark to refer to an emphasis on the lower end/bass side of the spectrum.
I would use laid back to refer to a sound that is unexciting ... sounds perfectly OK ... but, the pace seems a bit off.
Keep in mind that this is all equipment dependent ... so it is how the amp sounds with the speakers being used, etc.
Regards, Rich