As to emotional connection, I tend more to connect to performing artists that inspire me rather than to equipment or musical instruments in general. I've got back to practicing my accordion, but realized that it sounds more like train making a sharp turn almost on every note and on any reed and makes me stop practicing very soon, so looking for replacement or buddy who would borrow me a descent sounding piece for pleasure of practicing. Great sound of instrument means a lot regardless of emotional connection and so is with speaker. The better sound the longer hours you can enjoy.
Speakers that are very accurate sounding but don't produce an emotional connection.
I have listened to a few speakers over the years that impressed me with their accuracy and presentation of the music, but just did not create an emotional response or connection. I have often wondered what that quality is in some speakers that produce an emotional connection with the listener. This quality has been identified by audiophiles, as "magical", "engaging" "just right" "euphonic" "natural" "true to life". " "satisfying" "musical".... I am sure there are at least 50 other adjectives that could describe this "quality" of sound .
Considering the various aspects of achieving good and accurate sound by component synergy, is there a way to explain this so-called magical element that often eludes so many of us??. I don't think such a feeling is temporal, conditioned by personal moods, or the phases of the moon or sun.
Like to hear from members who have given some thought to the same issue. Thanks, Jim
BTW, I know the thread is a bit out there, but I don't think the topic is pointlessly pursuing the genie in the bottle.