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Most pleasing sound vs most hifi sound

Hi folks, I came to the conclusion that in fact I love the sound that is emanating from car audio. While driving I'm enjoying a live broadcast of an opera through the car audio and sometimes I think it is even better than the home audio system. I'm an audiophile who ownes a serious rig but everytime I'm listening to a system or attending some hi end demo the most pleasing sound to my ears is the one that is reminiscent of the car audio sound, of course with the usual high end characteristics as palpability, resolution, midrange liquidity, impact/slam, soundstage and treble smoothness. Does this sound ridiculous? Am I starting to have some hearing impairment?

Chris
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ncarv
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If you believe, as I do, that much of good sound is a result of the acoustic environment, you will realize why, is some aspects, audio in the car can sound extremely pleasing. You are in an enclosed, acoustically damped chamber. Of course, your sound system will play a big part, too. Think about it, does your room have as much acoustic treatment as your car, with the padded seats, side panels, dash, etc.?
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BTW - if you listen to panels at home then I would wager that it is indeed the dynamics/greater SPL that has got you attention in the car. Opera is LOUD LOUD LOUD...especially Wagner (my favorite)
rademaker
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If high resolution is done right, then it can sound beautiful ! beauty is in details.
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lloydc
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I can sometimes hear detail, e.g., lyrices, on the stereo in my Lexus that is hard to discern at home. I think the restricted bass in the car is the cause. Doesn't mean it's better. I have tubes at home, so the car is harsh by comparison.
rodman99999
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I get the same pleasure out of the exhaust note of my Harley as I get from car audio(well- maybe more, since it IS the sound of freedom). My concentration is definately elsewhere. When in front of my home systems: It's all about the music, and listening into it. In those hours- I'm relaxed and that's my only focus.
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