Describe the "new HiFi sound"?


Recently had a discussion with an audio friend over the word "musical" and what this word means to each of us with regard to sound from different amplifiers and speakers. Some debate too.  And, reading this other comment on Agon once in a while...how some equipment has the "new HiFi sound".  

ASK: 

Can someone describe this, in your words, what is the new HiFi Sound to you?  Examples? Or, opposites of the new HiFi sound, what does this sound like?

 

 

 

decooney

@jjss49 ... perfect synopsis of this is to compare the old school spendor classic 100/sp100/r2 sound vs their modern sound d9 or d7 series

..."am sure he will correct me if i am wrong on this"

 

 

Nope, not wrong at all, no correction necessary. Spot on. And, I thought your example is a good one.

Reading responses here in this thread, perhaps I tend to prefer a "natural" and "neutral" presentation from a system - one that does not sound forced or call any particular attention to itself. 

 

 

The somewhat recent integration of subwoofers and sub arrays into many systems, including my own has significantly changed the "sound" of those systems. Consequently, my musical tastes have evolved to maximize this. 

 "New HiFi Sound" is being mildly disappointed in the gear you've just bought and hoping it's going to blossom once it's broken in.

Listen to the New Sound

Same as the Old Sound

Don't get fooled again 

An inexperienced individual with money is liable to do or say just about anything imaginable.  The problem is most of it will be meaningless.

Find YOUR truth and enjoy!