I agree that non amplified live music is the goal to strive for. Many of the live concerts I've attended appear to mix all the tracks into one mono feed so that no matter where you are seated you will hear it all. Unfortunately, localization of the individual instruments is lost and sometimes drowned out by the base. The quality of the sound systems are geared more toward volume then toward detail. Studio recordings or remixed live performances often sound better. There is still no replacing the energy and high of the live concert. Even with all its short comings. I just saw Hot Tuna at the Becon and it was great. I can't wait to Sting tomorrow night
Live vs home system???
I have been listening to live music since the 60's and other than live accoustic I have not found live music that compares to a purposeful home system. I wonder what live music everyone wants to emulate? When live music is enhanced by electronics such as a Stones concert, are you looking to match that sound? Perhaps the sound to match is the sound in the studio?? I must say that the live music I have heard never has the imaging that my home system has, and I am never sitting exactly in the middle of a performance, and I never have to put earplugs in so my ears are not blown out with my home system. So the question is what live music are we comparing to? Thanks
Richard
Richard