What is "polite" sound?

I hear this term alot in audio reviews. Classe is usally said to be "polite" Have no idea what this means.

Thanks

richieg05-04-2007 10:36am

shadorne Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,467 posts 05-04-2007 at 08:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A polite sound does not have an odor.
jaybo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,478 posts 05-04-2007 at 10:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete sound that never gets in your face. the opposite of 'forward'....'laid back' about is the same thing
stehno Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,453 posts 05-04-2007 at 10:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My interpretation of polite is lacking dynamics or liveliness. Generally not a good thing unless you're into background elevator-type music.
ngjockey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,042 posts 05-04-2007 at 11:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Similar to: non-aggressive, stable, relaxed, natural As opposed to: forward, punchy, bloom. It's more of a soundstage adjective. Not many would say Classe is lacking in dynamics or frequency extremes. I'm not that familiar with Classe but I consider "polite" a good trait of Plinius and Pass.
chazzbo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,007 posts 05-05-2007 at 04:01am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete IT say's thank you when you turn it off durring a thunderstorm. chazzbo