My whole system was put together for progressive rock! I think the most dramatic impact falls to the speakers. I have Chapman T7's which really rock and throw a giant soundstage which is perfect for Floydian tunes. I've also heard the Legacy Focus 20/20's which were amazing with the Porcupine Tree I threw at them during the demo. They are on my short list for my next speakers. They really do rock! My other gear is tubes which are a wonderful combo with Prog. My Music Reference RM9II amp is beautiful with plenty of tube power for those wild Prog passages.
Keep in mind that most Prog is not well recorded, especially the 70's stuff. Most prog bands don't get the big contracts and so things are done on a shoestring. With the great equipment a good amount of the music sounds like it was recorded in a garage, which it very well might have been. With the big dollar bands like Floyd etc, things are truly amazing.
I always take Prog to my demos, and most shops are happy to let me listen, and some even ask, "Who is this?!"
Of course, the ultimate is vinyl, and thankfully bands like Porcupine Tree are still releasing material on vinyl. I love my Rega P25!
Prog on!
Keep in mind that most Prog is not well recorded, especially the 70's stuff. Most prog bands don't get the big contracts and so things are done on a shoestring. With the great equipment a good amount of the music sounds like it was recorded in a garage, which it very well might have been. With the big dollar bands like Floyd etc, things are truly amazing.
I always take Prog to my demos, and most shops are happy to let me listen, and some even ask, "Who is this?!"
Of course, the ultimate is vinyl, and thankfully bands like Porcupine Tree are still releasing material on vinyl. I love my Rega P25!
Prog on!