There are few modern composers who have been as influential as Philip Glass. What Glass brought to the table can either be seen as a total reinvention of the genre or else a distillation of classical music into its bare essences, often taking the standards and forms with which he was familiar and boiling them down into their essential nature.
I'm trying to find out how Klipsch speakers respond to classical music, opera etc. I'm planning to buy a complete set up for a surround system, Dolby Atmos with the RF-7's in the front, RC-64 III center channel etc. I read that those speakers are amazing when it comes to rock and rock, pop music etc, but I don't see many people talking about classical music.
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People seem to be much more shy about writing and talking on classical music than the other, non-classical kinds, so that's one reason. Classical threads rarely go anywhere for that reason, IMO. Occasionally something very well known like Adagio for Strings will get extended commentary, but that's too rare.
The PWK admonition of using very good equipment (sound sources including cartridges, electronics!) especially makes classical sound better. So will very smooth crossovers and drivers. I especially like my AK-4 X-overs for that reason. All the most recent generation of Heritage speaks fill that bill IMO.
Play a lot of classical violin music (and opera) on my Heresy I's, Cornwall I's, Forte I's and KPT-904's ... always VERY impressed by the tonal quality of the strings Maybe it is the wine that I have "WITH IT."
Fully 1/3 of my music collection is classical, and I listen to those recordings every day. Classical 5.1 Blu-Ray music video discs and music-only discs (not included in this count, above) are absolutely spectacular on my setup. The best recordings that I own are all classical recordings--by far.
Secondly, horn-loaded loudspeakers (i.e., the type for which Klipsch is noted) reproduce greater music transients much more faithfully than direct-radiating loudspeakers. This is actually much more important for classical than for other genres of music. Here is a breakdown of the average dynamic range of the different genres of music (measured) as per a JAES article from the late 1990s. The popular genres shown in the chart below will now measure even lower average dynamic range (crest factors, or average-to-peak values) than what is shown in this chart:
Granted, my Khorns are not original in that I use a different squawker, tweeter and midrange horn, but the crossover is a DIY version of the first A-network (and the bass bin is totally original) and I think classical music goes very nicely with my Klipsch (just listened to some Bach piano music - superb!) - but I also noticed that the better the rest of my equipment has become, the more enjoyable listening has become - but that applies to all other genres as well.
@celioguim, welcome to the forum! I know you are not asking about Klipschorns, but they are what I know best. I use them as my main L and R for both classical music and Home Theater. They are wonderful for both, but more about that later.
My Klipschorns perform beautifully with classical music. My Belle Klipsch is equally good, but the bass goes away just below 60Hz (the Belle is flush mounted). With both, as LarryC said, everything is excellent, except the strings. I should say "the strings, sometimes. What's the deal with the strings? They are reproduced with amazing clarity. Bass viol, cello and viola are fine, although I have heard one speaker that captured the "woody" (for want of a better word) sound a bit better -- a Bozak. Solo violin is usually quite good, and has provoked comments like, "Man that's clear!." But, both solo violin and massed violins can be a bit harsh. I should say that this is probably not due to rough frequency response. With Audyssey and room treatment my Khorns are now flat-ish through the critical high range of violins [+/- ~~ 0.8 dB from 800 to 16K, or +/- 2.5 dB 275 Hz to 16K]. The bass is deliberately boosted below that. Horn loaded drivers have a reputation of having very low modulation distortion, as well as the other, less important, kinds. I have the recommended high ceiling and thick rug, as well as absorbers (as recommended by Chris A) on the nearby side walls near where the midrange horn spills out sound on the walls. So why do the violins sound a bit harsh on a minority of CDs? They sound fine on most recordings. Here is a hint: I have never heard a harsh violin through the Khorns while playing a Blu-ray of a movie made after about 2000 CE. Movie sound is big budget stuff. Classical recordings are not. Movie people take their time, and usually record in specially engineered rooms with which they are intimately familiar. The Blu-ray medium we take into our homes (either DTS HD Master, or Dolby Digital True HD) is a very Hi Fi medium, IMO. So, I believe it is a minority of the Classical recordings themselves. Klipsch speakers are very revealing. Some other speakers, including some "High End" speakers are not particularly revealing, but prettify and veil the sound.
To my ear massed strings are the most difficult thing for a speaker to reproduce. Individual violin solos much less so. In addition to the quality of the source equipment, I believe the room, i.e. reflections, rugs, bare walls, distance from the speakers etc, effect classical music moreso than other less demanding forms of music. Just my opinion, YMMV.
To my ear massed strings are the most difficult thing for a speaker to reproduce. Individual violin solos much less so. In addition to the quality of the source equipment, I believe the room, i.e. reflections, rugs, bare walls, distance from the speakers etc, effect classical music more so than other less demanding forms of music. Just my opinion, YMMV.
For some problem recordings, both classical music and movies (usually older) I switch from Audyssey Flat (my usual setting) to Audyssey Reference (just plain Audyssey). This imposes a dip at, and just above, 2KHz, called "midrange compensation." Another Chris, Chris K. of Audyssey said he never heard a speaker it didn't improve. I don't go that far, but it does help violins sound less steely, if the recording is too shrill. The same setting rolls off the extreme highs, providing -2 dB at 10KHz, up to -6 dB at 20KHz, but since most of our listening and movie watching is for older audiences, I don't think that is what is helping. With test frequencies above 13K or so, there is no guarantee of my hearing them. Sometimes I move my head a little, and say to myself, "Oh, there it is!"
These classical SACDs sound fabulous with RF-7IIs in a surround-sound system, when driven by tube amps. (My Oppo UDP-205 universal disc player provides multi-channel pre-amp functionality, including bass management. No AVR needed.)
Soundbars are a great and compact way to enhance your music listening experience when you don't have space for a full home theater setup. You can get great stereo audio reproduction with soundbars and excellent bass performance when your system has a dedicated subwoofer, although one isn't necessary to enjoy good audio fidelity. Not all soundbars are the same, and you should choose one that suits your needs, whether you prefer using Bluetooth, your home Wi-Fi network, or even AirPlay to stream your favorite tracks.
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The Samsung HW-Q990C is the best soundbar for music that we've tested. Whether you like the classics or modern-day pop, this soundbar shines thanks to its impressive sound quality. It's the next generation of the Samsung HW-Q990B, and it has an improved performance from the start, especially in the bass range. The dedicated sub reproduces a deep thump and rumble that brings genres like EDM and hip-hop to life, and voices and lead instruments are clear and accurate in the mid-range. The resulting neutral sound is suitable for all sorts of audio content, especially music.
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Looking for a more affordable setup? Don't have room for satellites? You're in luck. The Samsung HW-Q900C is another great pick for rocking out to your favorite tunes, and it comes with a lot of the same features as the manufacturer's more premium counterparts. You can access many premium sound customization features, including bass and treble adjustments and a graphic EQ. Its room correction tool is also designed to optimize its output based on your room's acoustics. With a clean and clear sound right out of the box, this soundbar is suitable for all your favorite music.
The Vizio M Series M512a-H6 is an even more wallet-friendly option for music lovers. Out-of-the-box, you get a clear and detailed audio reproduction that's great for listening to everything from rock to pop to EDM to classical music. Voices and lead instruments reproduce accurately, and the dedicated sub brings the rumble in the low-bass. Crank up the volume to enjoy your favorite songs as loud as you want. This soundbar doesn't have a full graphic EQ like the Samsung HW-Q900C, but you can still adjust its bass and treble to get the best possible sound. 589ccfa754
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