Tinnitus Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 You’ve just got some new speakers or you’ve completed some modifications to a pair. Now it’s time to listen to them for the first time. Do you have a go to recording that that you play for this purpose, or do you just grab something off the shelf? For many years I have used Post Toastee by Tommy Bolin to audition my new or modified speakers. For me, it’s a good mix of vocals, strings, percussion, and horns that reveal the strengths or shortcomings of the speakers. Do any of you have a standard you use for fist time auditions? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Mary Black- Shine, from the same titled album. This one has been my go to for new gear for years. There’s also not a stinker on the entire album, all good stuff. Shakey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucahay Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Gerry Rafferty- city to city is my go to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeloManiac Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Van Morrison, Orangefield for vinyl Keb' Mo', More than one way home for streaming Brian Bromberg, Land of the rising sun for bass Bill Evans, Gloria's steps for left/right separation and 3D-stage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfden Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 14 hours ago, Tinnitus said: You’ve just got some new speakers or you’ve completed some modifications to a pair. Now it’s time to listen to them for the first time. Do you have a go to recording that that you play for this purpose, or do you just grab something off the shelf? For many years I have used Post Toastee by Tommy Bolin to audition my new or modified speakers. For me, it’s a good mix of vocals, strings, percussion, and horns that reveal the strengths or shortcomings of the speakers. Do any of you have a standard you use for fist time auditions? Chicago 25 or 6 to 4, a nice array of vocals, horns and percussion generally a good starting point for me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 clapton unplugged 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 MONEY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Carter Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Shoot Out The Lights - Richard & Linda Thompson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8 Ohms Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Six Wives of Henry the Eighth - Rick Wakeman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MookieStl Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 OP has a good one there with Tommy Bolin. Just had a listening session with fellow member @codewritinfool and Post Toastee was one of the many songs we listened to. Often depends on my mood or what speaker/upgrade/update is new. While my guitar gently weeps - Santana w Yoyo Ma and India Arie Lenny - SRV You - Bonnie Raitt / Allison Krause Beginnings - Chicago Uptown Funk All usually get a spin. Hard to pick a ONE go to. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Tommy Bolin, then you maybe familiar with this OP: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Wolfden said: Chicago 25 or 6 to 4, a nice array of vocals, horns and percussion generally a good starting point for me Have you heard the cover by Leonid & Friends? Sure, it's not the original band, but it's a great cover, and it was recorded on modern hi-res equipment. Leonid & Friends -- 25 or 6 to 4: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezin' Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Robin Trower-Bridge of Sighs Tchaikovsky's 1812-Erich Kunzel Cinncinati Symphony Orchestra John Coltrane-Giant Steps Kraftwerk-Computer World In no particular order. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossfan Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Easy for me. Born to Run by Springsteen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubo Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Female vocal and a piano the two most demanding sounds Less reverb etc the better. A list of test tracks I use to evaluate systems Nicks Trouble in Shagrala is a good LP Noemi Wolfs, Hooverphonic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVGCzTlT2hI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Oox5S-HM74&list=PLgugWBANrQyU39SWyIM6sCIJWo-A3GBlD You only live twice cover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK-GC5y_adg&list=PLgugWBANrQyU39SWyIM6sCIJWo-A3GBlD&index=5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codewritinfool Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 2 hours ago, MookieStl said: OP has a good one there with Tommy Bolin. Just had a listening session with fellow member @codewritinfool and Post Toastee was one of the many songs we listened to. Often depends on my mood or what speaker/upgrade/update is new. While my guitar gently weeps - Santana w Yoyo Ma and India Arie Lenny - SRV You - Bonnie Raitt / Allison Krause Beginnings - Chicago Uptown Funk All usually get a spin. Hard to pick a ONE go to. we also heard some norah jones, keb mo, steely dan, daft punk, the omnific, several by the aristocrats (guthrie govan), some steven wilson, and some dire straits. all wonderful, dynamic, and spectrally rich. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubo Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Some good Norah Jones tracks on this LP Peter Malick Group https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg0ESK3y7aA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Surf Epic... frank black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Quote Easy for me. Born to Run by Springsteen. Wow, great album. But possibly one of the worst rock recordings you could pick........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Shagmore Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Suspension Blackbird Declan ... all by Jeff Beck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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