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Most pleasing sound vs most hifi sound

Hi folks, I came to the conclusion that in fact I love the sound that is emanating from car audio. While driving I'm enjoying a live broadcast of an opera through the car audio and sometimes I think it is even better than the home audio system. I'm an audiophile who ownes a serious rig but everytime I'm listening to a system or attending some hi end demo the most pleasing sound to my ears is the one that is reminiscent of the car audio sound, of course with the usual high end characteristics as palpability, resolution, midrange liquidity, impact/slam, soundstage and treble smoothness. Does this sound ridiculous? Am I starting to have some hearing impairment?

Chris
dazzdax
rademaker
88 posts
 
If high resolution is done right, then it can sound beautiful ! beauty is in details.
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lloydc
549 posts
 
I can sometimes hear detail, e.g., lyrices, on the stereo in my Lexus that is hard to discern at home. I think the restricted bass in the car is the cause. Doesn't mean it's better. I have tubes at home, so the car is harsh by comparison.
rodman99999
3,557 posts
 
I get the same pleasure out of the exhaust note of my Harley as I get from car audio(well- maybe more, since it IS the sound of freedom). My concentration is definately elsewhere. When in front of my home systems: It's all about the music, and listening into it. In those hours- I'm relaxed and that's my only focus.
tsugury
208 posts
 
what car? system?
dazzdax OP
599 posts
 
Ahum, I don't have a "hi end" car system, like the Mark Levinson, Bang & Olufsen or Harman/Kardon. It's only a Grundig... So it is definitely clear now: I have a hearing disorder! :)

Chris
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