On 02/26/2011 07:12 PM, mlsstl wrote: > However, a trumpet played in the same room sends most of its sound > directly forward.
This opinion is not backed by facts. The whole trumpet vibrates. Sound is not a point source from some mythical point in the bell. Rather the bell and tubing resonate with the notes. Its not the breath of the player that comes rushing out of the bell. The breath vibrates the whole trumpet in resonance with the notes. I will agree that its next to impossible for a HiFi to replicate the sound of a trumpet. They are very loud. My daughter was a serious trumpet player, going to Interlochen Arts Camp, having private lessions for 5+ years, etc. I know very well what the sound of a trumpet is in my house. Playing Winton Marsalis on my very nice stereo is not the same. -- Pat Farrell http://www.pfarrell.com/ _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
