Another demo material thread.

gidrah · 12-14-2002, 04:23 AM

I'm looking for suggestions on demo material that is geared toward imaging and soundstage. I'm thinking acoustic or some classical.

I've been listening to a pair of 4" single driver DIY periscopes lately. They do some things really well and other things not at all. Within a very small sweet spot; which is okay since I sit and enjoy, they image as well as some electrostatics I've heard. Unfortunately, they won't play real high or low. They're not great at picolo or bassoon, but shine on guitar and vocals.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

stubby · 12-15-2002, 11:34 AM

Cowboy Junkies-The Trinity Sessions. It was recorded in an old Trinity church in Canada, I think. They utilized an Ambisonic microphone which picks up the performers and all the ambient sounds (hence the name). You can hear everything, the floor creaking, the singer licking her lips, everything. And its all acoustic, it is also really mellow so don't blame me if you fall asleep. I doubt if you will, I can listen to it after hearing it several times and hear new details.

Stubby

MxStYlEpOlKmAn · 12-15-2002, 11:49 AM

Look into
Creed - What if, mad guitar in there man! Mark Trimonti can really knock some chords in!

Frank Z · 12-15-2002, 12:05 PM

I've got an old Shadowfax CD titled "Shadowdance" that is superb for showing off 2 channel performance. If you can find a copy check out track#4.

Frank Z · 12-15-2002, 01:04 PM

gidrah,
sent ya an email.

Zero · 12-15-2002, 01:58 PM

Show us some pictures Giddy

joe logston · 12-15-2002, 02:16 PM

frank, got it, the old shadowfax is better that there new stuff, its a keeper (shadowdance) if you can find it.

Frank Z · 12-15-2002, 02:34 PM

Joe,
Agreed! #4 & 5 are probably the best on the CD, but I enjoy the whole thing!

gidrah · 12-15-2002, 02:58 PM

Stubby & Frank - Thanks, I'll have to check those out.

Mxsty..... - Sorry buddy. I don't really like Creed. I'm not opposed to that style of music, just that particular band.

ATC - Sorry buddy, no camera. Maybe if the wife gets one for Cristmas. I've posted links to similar versions.

Thanks again guys!

TroyD · 12-17-2002, 08:51 AM

Mark,

For revealing a good stereo image DMB Crash or some Allison Krause (or Kraus, however you spell it) the song she does on the O Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack is top notch.

Soundstage demo material: Pick up the Telarc Round-Up CD. William Tell Overature and The Magnificent Seven theme.

BDT

gidrah · 12-19-2002, 04:06 AM

Thanks Troy. Doe that have the full (13 minute +/-) version of Guilaume Tell? I've been looking for a quality recording of that. Come on stocking.

phuz · 12-19-2002, 05:02 AM

Dave Matthews Band - Before These Crowded Streets (studio work was better than the Crash album IMO)

Tool - Lateralus (I had to throw this one in. HDCD, not your typical rock album - detail and nuance are incredible)

Days Of The New - sefl titled, has a yellowish cover with a tree on it I think?

The original score to the motion picture Batman - Classical, some of Danny Elfman's best IMO

gidrah · 12-19-2002, 05:53 AM

I love Elfman and Oingo Boingo. Great suggestions. Thank you!

12-14-2002, 04:23 AM	#1
gidrah Polkologist Member Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: 'burb of Detroit Posts: 3,000	Another demo material thread. I'm looking for suggestions on demo material that is geared toward imaging and soundstage. I'm thinking acoustic or some classical. I've been listening to a pair of 4" single driver DIY periscopes lately. They do some things really well and other things not at all. Within a very small sweet spot; which is okay since I sit and enjoy, they image as well as some electrostatics I've heard. Unfortunately, they won't play real high or low. They're not great at picolo or bassoon, but shine on guitar and vocals. Any suggestions would be appreciated. __________________ Make it Funky!

12-15-2002, 11:49 AM	#3
MxStYlEpOlKmAn Polkologist Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vr3MxStyler2k3 Posts: 2,114	... Look into Creed - What if, mad guitar in there man! Mark Trimonti can really knock some chords in! __________________ Damn you all, damn you all to hell....... I promised myself No more speakers. None. Nada. And then you posted this!!!! Damn you all! - ATC

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joe logston Polkazoid Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: las vegas nv. Posts: 882	frank, got it, the old shadowfax is better that there new stuff, its a keeper (shadowdance) if you can find it. __________________ . rt-7 mains rt-20p surounds cs-400i front center cs-350 ls rear center 2 energy take 5, efects 2- psw-650 , subs 1- 15" audiosource sub lets all go to the next ces.

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TroyD Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (3) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: lookin' for fava beans and a nice chianti Posts: 11,209	Mark, For revealing a good stereo image DMB Crash or some Allison Krause (or Kraus, however you spell it) the song she does on the O Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack is top notch. Soundstage demo material: Pick up the Telarc Round-Up CD. William Tell Overature and The Magnificent Seven theme. BDT __________________ That statement will probably offend someone. They need to know ahead of time that I don't give a sh*t. -G.B. Grand

12-15-2002, 11:34 AM	#2
stubby Polkateer Member Sales Rating: (4) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Just south of KC Posts: 319	Cowboy Junkies-The Trinity Sessions. It was recorded in an old Trinity church in Canada, I think. They utilized an Ambisonic microphone which picks up the performers and all the ambient sounds (hence the name). You can hear everything, the floor creaking, the singer licking her lips, everything. And its all acoustic, it is also really mellow so don't blame me if you fall asleep. I doubt if you will, I can listen to it after hearing it several times and hear new details. Stubby

12-15-2002, 12:05 PM	#4
Frank Z Polk-a-dweeb Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,963	I've got an old Shadowfax CD titled "Shadowdance" that is superb for showing off 2 channel performance. If you can find a copy check out track#4. __________________ 9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click) 2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!!

12-15-2002, 01:04 PM	#5
Frank Z Polk-a-dweeb Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,963	gidrah, sent ya an email.

12-15-2002, 01:58 PM	#6
Zero Stronzo Member Sales Rating: (4) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Over Yonder Posts: 7,390	Show us some pictures Giddy

12-15-2002, 02:34 PM	#8
Frank Z Polk-a-dweeb Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,963	Joe, Agreed! #4 & 5 are probably the best on the CD, but I enjoy the whole thing!

12-15-2002, 02:58 PM	#9
gidrah Polkologist Member Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: 'burb of Detroit Posts: 3,000	Stubby & Frank - Thanks, I'll have to check those out. Mxsty..... - Sorry buddy. I don't really like Creed. I'm not opposed to that style of music, just that particular band. ATC - Sorry buddy, no camera. Maybe if the wife gets one for Cristmas. I've posted links to similar versions. Thanks again guys!

12-19-2002, 04:06 AM	#11
gidrah Polkologist Member Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: 'burb of Detroit Posts: 3,000	Thanks Troy. Doe that have the full (13 minute +/-) version of Guilaume Tell? I've been looking for a quality recording of that. Come on stocking.

12-19-2002, 05:02 AM	#12
phuz Polkologist Member Sales Rating: (4) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Texas - Moo Posts: 2,250	Dave Matthews Band - Before These Crowded Streets (studio work was better than the Crash album IMO) Tool - Lateralus (I had to throw this one in. HDCD, not your typical rock album - detail and nuance are incredible) Days Of The New - sefl titled, has a yellowish cover with a tree on it I think? The original score to the motion picture Batman - Classical, some of Danny Elfman's best IMO

12-19-2002, 05:53 AM	#13
gidrah Polkologist Member Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: 'burb of Detroit Posts: 3,000	I love Elfman and Oingo Boingo. Great suggestions. Thank you!

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