speaker vocabulary

speaker vocabulary

speaker vocabulary
speaker vocabulary

who much in HiFi-reads magazines, has certainly noticed that the editors are constantly using new vocabulary to describe for you, like a tried and tested Loudspeakers sounds. So that you can now get a little perspective and expand your vocabulary, so to speak, or simply that Klang To be able to describe your system better, you will find a list of frequently used sound terms here.

Aggressive

Describes an aggressive style of playback that often only sounds pleasing to metal and punk music.

Analytical

The details contained in the song can be perceived most clearly by the listener. Analytical sounding Loudspeakers can be found, for example, in the studio for mixing vinyl recordings.

Enjoyable

Describes a rendition that makes the listener feel comfortable. The different frequency ranges clearly come to the fore here. Classic and quiet rock music sound z. like this

audiophile

This term is probably the favorite of all hi-fi fans, it is almost an honor to be able to say that your system sounds audiophile, because this means that it is harmonious, fine and true to detail.

Balanced

As with audiophile, this term describes the neutral reproduction of the music, practically as the artist recorded it. Corrections to the sound, e.g. B. by the various controllers on Receiver, are superfluous.

pouncing

Everything literally jumps straight at the listener and spreads joie de vivre.

bass-heavy

Rich and powerful bass that dominates the mid and high frequencies. An increase in bass (Loudness) is often perceived as pleasant when listening quietly.

rich in detail

Describes the most accurate rendering. Everything sounds how it should sound. Details, such as the singer breathing softly between two verses, can be clearly heard.

Directly

A directly playing system reproduces the piece of music up close, honestly and precisely.

punchy

Similar to bass-heavy Loudspeakers the sound is also rich and compact here. Important for playback with this property is one Crossover, which also reaches far into the low-frequency range.

Dynamic

Urgent, spirited, rousing style of music reproduction. A Loudspeakers, which plays like this, is suitable for hip-hop, funk, house and lively pop music.

full

Voices of male singers are strongly emphasized, it sounds full-bodied and fundamental. Treble is covered by the fundamental. The Loudspeakers is particularly suitable for playing back opera singers' voices.

Hart

Describes the direct, dry reproduction of music. Unfortunately, the upper frequency ranges are emphasized here, which can quickly lead to distortions. There is no atmosphere for the listener.

Altitude accentuated

The exact opposite of the bass-heavy sound. This type of playback tends to be sharp, causing highs to hiss and speech to be annoying. The original timbres of the instruments are transcended, more colorful and much too alive. Mostly preferred by people who go to discotheques several times a week and have slight hearing impairments.

homogeneous

The music sounds consistent and consistent. There are no peaks in the area of ​​the tweeter and no dominant bass either.

Impulsive

Angry and passionate music that encourages you to tap along.

Clear

The upper frequency ranges seem to be a bit louder here without distorting. The voice comes to the fore and the low-frequency range is reserved.

Crisp

This type of playback plays crisp bass, ie a bit stronger bass than usual, but that's enough frequency range not down to the deepest depths.

midweight

There is a lack of volume here, because bass and treble are largely missing. The voices are far too much in the foreground, which is why the fine detail and the volume mentioned are missing here.

All-natural

Best should be one Loudspeakers sound like it's not him, it's them Band available. Voices and instruments should therefore be reproduced as realistically and vividly as possible - just like at a concert.

present

Here, in contrast to the rich sound, the female voices are strongly emphasized.

Precise

A loudspeaker sounds precise if it reproduces the music precisely, is not distorted, the low frequency does not predominate and everything can be located perfectly.

Spatially

The playback of the music can also be precisely located in larger rooms and the individual instruments are displayed in the correct size and in the correct positions.

Rough

Sounds a little distorted, with little treble emphasis and rather dirty mid-ranges.

Realistic

Actually includes everything under the point All-natural can be found.

Calm

The music plays quietly in the background and is not intrusive. This type of reproduction is often achieved by lowering the highs and lows, but with a slightly raised midrange.

Cow

The highs are rather reserved here, but the basic tone range is very pronounced. The sound is homogeneous and coherent.

Clean

Denotes one Loudspeakers, which reproduces the sound accurately and without interference.

 

Slim

The power of the basic tone is missing and the bass range is also hardly available.

consistent

Describes the type of reproduction when the high and low frequencies are weighted equally and the mid-range fits stylishly into the sound image. Everything sounds the way it should - without any interference.

Transparent

Instruments can be heard clearly, everything seems very airy.

Dry

The low frequency range sounds dry when the bass is full of energy and plays directly.

Unbalanced

Everything gets mixed up so that you no longer have the opportunity to hear individual instruments, the language is incomprehensible.

Voluminous

Loudspeakersthat sound voluminous have a more pronounced bass and root range. It somewhat drowns out the mid and high frequency range.

Warm

The basic tone range is very pronounced here, the highs somewhat in the background.

Soft

There is hardly any bass and precision. Only a few people feel good about it.

Spacious

If the reproduction of the music can be precisely located in larger rooms and each instrument plays in its place, one speaks of spatiality. If the whole thing goes beyond that, one speaks of spaciousness.

Reserved

Describes a way of playing music that is preferred by some jazz and classical music lovers. It sounds like soft background music from a restaurant (with live music).