The fact is - whether we like it or not - 99% of the recorded music on the Planet was never recorded for surround-sound systems, it was either recorded in stereo or Mono.
On 26 May 2014, at 11:17 pm, brian sackrider <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi this is Brian Sackrider and it is a matter of prefference on how to > listen to music if you listen toyour music in stereo or in surround sound > that is your prefference. I used to have a pioneer surround sound system it > was the htp 55 and I did like to listen to music in surround sound I liked > the concert hall effect and all of the seperation and the acoostic effects. > in my opinion that is the only to listen to music in full surround sound you > just can't get that kind of sound from stereo speakers iI do like to hear > good stereo speakers but there is no compearason to listening to music in > surroundsound. > On 5/26/2014 2:54 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: >> You're right, they don't like surround-sound and they do have a point. >> >> Surround-Sound systems are not designed for pure music listening, you're >> better off with a good stereo amp and a good pair of stereo speakers for >> doing things like that and here's their point, for the cost of a >> surround-sound system you can buy better sound stereo amp and speakers. >> >> In short, surround-sound is for entertaining and enjoyable listening. >> >> >> On 26 May 2014, at 4:52 pm, Gary Wood <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Well it's too bad some people are like that. I don't think audiophiles >>> would like surround sound. Someone told me once that when you add more >>> speakers to the mix with surround sound, there is some loss of quality. >>> Heck, I even used to use a graphics equalizer with one piece of equipment I >>> had, but when I bought surround sound, the equalizer made things sound >>> distored, so I quit using it. Audiophiles don't like graphic equalizers. >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hamit Campos" <[email protected]> >>> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:49 AM >>> Subject: RE: Bose Soundlink 3 >>> >>> >>>> I know audiophiles don't like them. I've seen it on youtube. People make >>>> fun >>>> of people, people say the no highs, no lows, it must be Bose joke, and >>>> hell, >>>> I've even seen death threats. >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dane >>>> Trethowan >>>> Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 2:11 AM >>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List >>>> Subject: Re: Bose Soundlink 3 >>>> >>>> As much as Bose users won't like to hear it, you won't find a Bose system >>>> or >>>> product mentioned in an audiophile magazine but that's nice to say their >>>> products are cheap, nasty and rubbish because that just isn't the case. >>>> >>>> The products are reasonable at worst and the company is very good to deal >>>> with, or it is here at any rate. >>>> >>>> I've been able to try before I buy the products I have in my own home, >>>> there >>>> was one product I didn't like and I told Bose so after the trial, they made >>>> arrangements to pick the product up from me and I was given a refund of the >>>> purchase price, no questions asked. >>>> >>>> I had a problem with my Bose Soundlink Air and a pickup of the old and >>>> delivery of the new replacement was arranged, again no questions asked, no >>>> hitches etc, I just had to identify who I was. >>>> >>>> >>>> On 25 May 2014, at 4:08 pm, Gary Wood <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I guess people say that you get what you pay for, and maybe it's worth >>>>> it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Otten" >>>>> <[email protected]> >>>>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <[email protected]> >>>>> Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 7:25 PM >>>>> Subject: Bose Soundlink 3 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> I wonder if anybody on list owns this speaker from Bose. It costs $300. >>>>>> I saw one briefly last evening at the Verizon store, as I was >>>>>> purchasing my new iPhone and was pretty impressed with the sound, >>>>>> given the size of the box. I really haven't looked all that much in >>>>>> to this sort of speaker. I have an older dock that works with the >>>>>> older style iPhone connectors, and it really sounds pretty good, but >>>>>> my better half has sort of taken it over for use in his class-room. >>>>>> So I'd like to know from those who have experienced this equipment, >>>>>> what did you think, and are there other units you'd recommend as good >>>>>> competition? I like the size and the volume and depth of sound, but >>>>>> am not thrilled with the $300 price tag, naturally. >>>>>> Mary >>>>>> >>>> >>>> ********** >>>> >>>> Dane Trethowan >>>> Skype: grtdane12 >>>> Phone US (213) 438-9741 >>>> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 >>>> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 >>>> Mobile: +61400494862 >>>> faceTime +61400494862 >>>> Fax +61397437954 >>>> Twitter: @grtdane >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> ********** >> >> Dane Trethowan >> Skype: grtdane12 >> Phone US (213) 438-9741 >> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 >> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 >> Mobile: +61400494862 >> faceTime +61400494862 >> Fax +61397437954 >> Twitter: @grtdane >> >> >> >> >> > > ********** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
