Does "Fast" = "Detailed"?

Grant,

I used to equate the two terms but these days not necessarily so. I think there's a lot of crossover factors.

When generalizing about cables I think these terms might hit closer to the mark, especially when comparing silver and copper interconnects from the same manufacturer. In this instance, a "house sound" usually prevails and the only difference is that the silver cable sounds more detailed AND faster.

However, a complete system including all components, speakers and cables no matter how detailed in treble and midrange, can get bogged down by muddy bass and therefore sound slow.

Also, I believe a system with good PRaT will sound fast. But a system can have really good PRaT [pace, rhythm and timing] and still lack some detail.

A system that has a lean balance can sound fast and detailed because it has no bloat in the lower midrange or upper/mid bass to make it sound like it's running through a swamp.

But a system that is overly articulate can also sound slow becasue the pace and rhythm become hampered by the extra detail, thus making the system lean and detailed, but not as fast as it could be.

Does this make any sense or does it just add to the confusion?

Dean

Viridian, was her name Sarah?

Does this make any sense or does it just add to the confusion?

Dean
Gunbei (System | Threads | Answers)

I'm still trying to get a handle on Viridian's description of his detailed girlfriend.

I'm dating a sexy girl right now that has a greatly extended top-end, a slightly bloated lower midrange, nice mid bass, AND has got all that bing-bang-boom detail I love.

I don't think so-fast should be transient response, detail should be the resolution or amount of information heard of the recording. Of course, I could see how it could be difficult to have one without the other-a lack of transient response would indicate that the system can't keep up with the information, so to speak, therefore they should co-exist somewhat. Thanks for reading my rambling...

Shayne.