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Post by HB3 » 12-19-2013 12:06 AM

I like the sound of that stuff too, but there's definitely a big difference.

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Post by Fan » 12-19-2013 12:09 AM

HB3 wrote: I like the sound of that stuff too, but there's definitely a big difference.


yeah but I don't think that difference is attributable to it being in stereo. Hendrix or the Dead maybe, but the Who was not messing that much with panning except with the synths.
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Post by HB3 » 12-19-2013 12:23 AM

The possibilities of the stereo field go way beyond special effects -- it's really not about that. It's the same difference between mono and stereo recordings of symphonic music. It's not the gimmick, it's creating a field in which difference instruments can occupy different auditory "locales."

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Post by BenSlain » 12-19-2013 01:03 AM

HB3 wrote: So mono is better than stereo? Damn.


I only listen to AM...

Unless its Steely Dan. Then I listen To FM. On AM.

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Post by Raggedyann » 12-19-2013 05:43 AM

Well I'm no expert on stereo, mono or any of this. I just know what my ears tell me. I have been a classical music and opera lover since I could walk. I can hear instruments through modern technology mediums that weren't distinguishable in my old recordings of the same music. I like the clarity and I was thrilled when CD's first came out for this reason. I want to hear every note, every little sound. The depth and impact of the base instruments in dramatic symphony is better.
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Post by Fan » 12-19-2013 10:16 AM

there is no "locality" in The Who's music that I know about... if there is, it is an effect and is not necessary, since I don't hear it anyways.

It is just interesting to think about why stereo matters, and I really don't think it does that much. Where it does matter is in symphonies, where you need a wide stage, but for 4 instruments... not so much.
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Post by HB3 » 12-19-2013 10:29 AM

Fan wrote: there is no "locality" in The Who's music that I know about...


Well, maybe you should learn about it.

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Post by Fan » 12-19-2013 11:29 AM

HB3 wrote: Well, maybe you should learn about it.


Right back at you. I think I am the only one who has explained myself as well as posted an interesting article about it. Your position is "stereo is better because it sounds better". I am saying recording tech got better, that is why the sound is better, and stereo is an extra component on top of that, one that is unnecessary in this sort of music. There, did I learn you?
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Post by Raggedyann » 12-19-2013 03:38 PM

You learned me. :)
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Post by HB3 » 12-19-2013 03:44 PM

Fan wrote: Right back at you. I think I am the only one who has explained myself as well as posted an interesting article about it. Your position is "stereo is better because it sounds better". I am saying recording tech got better, that is why the sound is better, and stereo is an extra component on top of that, one that is unnecessary in this sort of music. There, did I learn you?


Dude, what? Um....yeah.

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Post by Dude111 » 07-19-2015 01:36 AM

Fan wrote: This guy makes a pretty good argument...

http://www.anstendig.org/Stereo.html (good article)
THATS AN AWESOME ARTICLE FAN!!!!!!

I have always loved and preferred mono buddy....Sounds nicer :)

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