jonnybee123
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Since getting back into hi-fi ive realised I listen to music in different ways for different reasons.
Critical listening.
I irritate my wife no end when im critically 'speed listening' to the first 30seconds of an album track and jumping to the next in search of the section that will make my system sound great. So I tweak and experiment, adjust this and move that. Always trying to get the best out of my system despite its limitations. My kids think im crazy that im so obsessed with speakers.
For pleasure.
When I have found a favourite album i just put my feet up, turn the lights down low and enjoy the the musical details that my lovely system is presenting on the soundstage in front of me. I question whether my time listening to music can be better spent and sometimes feel guily that ive just spent an entire evening sat on the sofa with music filling my room.
Music can be my life saver too especially when washing up. I hate washing up. So i put on something loud that i can sing along to on the kitchen speakers and those dishes are finished in no time.
Music also has its place in my car and also when er, talking to the wife in bed
I stream from my living room, kitchen stereo pair and just the tiny speaker from my Galaxy tablet or phone.
I love how streaming has brought the entire world of music into my home and to each and every member of my friends and family. Whom I excitedly share with via WhatsApp etc.
In the last 3 months ive saved over 100 awesome quality albums on my Tidal favourites list but I dont actually own a single record. Is that a good thing? Well at least its good for the environment i guess. My old vinyl and CD collection were lost years ago.
So how does being a music lover and an audiophile make a difference in your life?
Why do you listen to it?
How do you listen to it?
Where do you listen to it to?
And what price do you put on it? Is it throw away or priceless?
Id love your thoughts.
Thanks in anticipation of your replies.
Jon.
Critical listening.
I irritate my wife no end when im critically 'speed listening' to the first 30seconds of an album track and jumping to the next in search of the section that will make my system sound great. So I tweak and experiment, adjust this and move that. Always trying to get the best out of my system despite its limitations. My kids think im crazy that im so obsessed with speakers.
For pleasure.
When I have found a favourite album i just put my feet up, turn the lights down low and enjoy the the musical details that my lovely system is presenting on the soundstage in front of me. I question whether my time listening to music can be better spent and sometimes feel guily that ive just spent an entire evening sat on the sofa with music filling my room.
Music can be my life saver too especially when washing up. I hate washing up. So i put on something loud that i can sing along to on the kitchen speakers and those dishes are finished in no time.
Music also has its place in my car and also when er, talking to the wife in bed
I stream from my living room, kitchen stereo pair and just the tiny speaker from my Galaxy tablet or phone.
I love how streaming has brought the entire world of music into my home and to each and every member of my friends and family. Whom I excitedly share with via WhatsApp etc.
In the last 3 months ive saved over 100 awesome quality albums on my Tidal favourites list but I dont actually own a single record. Is that a good thing? Well at least its good for the environment i guess. My old vinyl and CD collection were lost years ago.
So how does being a music lover and an audiophile make a difference in your life?
Why do you listen to it?
How do you listen to it?
Where do you listen to it to?
And what price do you put on it? Is it throw away or priceless?
Id love your thoughts.
Thanks in anticipation of your replies.
Jon.
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