21. "The first thing I'll check is something classical..." In response to In response to 0 Wed Feb-13-19 09:45 AM by soulfunk
specifically with full orchestra and vocals. The first thing I'm checking for is how the system sounds across the full frequency range AND the full dynamic range, along with you accurate the stereo field sounds.
So I'll listen to something like Pavarotti's recording of Nessun Dorma, or the finale of Handel's Messiah (Worthy is the Lamb). Big, sweeping orchestral classical music with vocals will have a huge dynamic range, and you'll hear if there are any gaps or weak spots in the frequency spectrum.
Once I know I'm good on that, I'll check to see if the system KNOCKS, and I'll listen to some Dilla like Pause or Chronic 2001 by Dre. Dilla and Dre by far have the best mixed drums in hip hop IMO.