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Does it have to sound good for you to like it?

I listen mainly to classical music.  The SQ of classical recordings is all over the place, not nearly as consistent other types of music.  Recording large orchestras is a complicated and difficult endeavor. Smaller ensembles are easier to record. So, if you listen to a great performance of an orchestral (or any) recording but have trouble with the sound will you avoid listening to it?

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inna
7,263 posts
 

I will listen to great music regardless of the recording quality or the equipment I have at the moment, including iphone.

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carlsbad2
1,442 posts
 

yes

 

frogman
7,389 posts
 

No. Great recorded sound is the icing on the cake. I still love cake; icing or not.

jl35
3,956 posts
 

I find many poorly recorded albums are more enjoyable on secondary systems or in the car...

inna
7,263 posts
 

I'd say, poorly recorded analog recording definitely sounds better on better systems, but with digital...it's inconclusive to me.

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