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The performance appears to take place in an appropriate spatial environment.
(ITU-R BS.1284-2 (01/2019) Recommendation)
Sub-attributes:
Homogeneity of spatial Sound Reverberance, Acoustic balance, Apparent room size, Depth perspective, Sound color of Reverberation
Examples of common descriptive terms:Reverberate / Dry, Large / Small room , Direct / Indirect
| ARTIST | TRACK | GENRE |
|---|---|---|
| BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS | Turn Your Lights Down Low | REGGAE |
| STEVE DOBROGOSZ, RADKA TONEFF | The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress | JAZZ |
| JÓHANN JÓHANSSON | By The Roes, And By The Hinds Of The Field | NEO-CLASSICAL |
| ARNE DOMNÉRUS | High Life | JAZZ |
| GREGORY PORTER | Holding On | JAZZ, Funk/Soul |
| BOB DOROUGH | Three Is A Magic Number | JAZZ, Pop |
| JOHNNY CASH | Hurt | FOLK, COUNTRY |
The Sound Image appears to have the correct and appropriate Direction Distribution of the Sound
Source.
(ITU-R BS.1284-2 (01/2019) Recommendation)
Sub-attributes:
Directional balance, Stability, Sound Image width, Location accuracy.
Examples of common descriptive terms:Wide / Narrow , Precise / Imprecise
| ARTIST | TRACK | GENRE |
|---|---|---|
| PHAROAH SANDERS | Astral Travelling | JAZZ |
| PINK FLOYD | Money | ROCK |
| CARL ORFF, RADIO ORCHESTER BERLIN | Carmina Burana: I.O Fortuna | CLASSICAL |
| VAN MORRISON | Moondance | FOLK, FUNK/SOUL |
The individual Sound Sources appear to be properly balanced in the general Sound Image.
(ITU-R BS.1284-2 (01/2019) Recommendation)
Sub-attributes:
Loudness Balance, Dynamic Range
Examples of common descriptive terms:Sound Source too Loud / too Weak, Sound Compressed / Natural
| ARTIST | TRACK | GENRE |
|---|---|---|
| STEVE RAY VAUGHAN & DOUBLE TROUBLE | Tin Pan Alley | ROCK, BLUES |
| NOORDPOOL ORCHESTRA | Weird Fishes | CLASSICAL |
| LEONARD BERNSTEIN, G. GERSWIN | Rhapsody in Blue | CLASSICAL |
| THE ROLLING STONES | Melody | ROCK |
| DAFT PUNK FEAT. PH. WILLIAMS | Get Lucky | ELECTRONIC, POP |
| STEELY DAN | Jack Of Speed | JAZZ, ROCK |
| HENRY PURCELL, CATHERINE BOTT | Dido & Aeneas, Act 3: When I am laid in Earth | CLASSICAL |
| LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | Star Wars Main Theme | STAGE & SCREEN |
| ENYA | Orinoco Flow | ELECTRONIC, POP |
| THE CAT EMPIRE | Fishies | POP ROCK, FUNK/SOUL |
| RAHSAAN ROLAND KIRK | Blacknuss | JAZZ |
| MIKE OLDFIELD | Pran’s Departure | ROCK, STAGE & SCREEN |
| LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | Jurassic Park Main Theme | STAGE & SCREEN |
| THE ART ENSEMBLE OF CHICAGO | Theme de YoYo | JAZZ |
| HOT CHIP | Ready For The Floor | ELECTRONIC, Pop |
| BILLY COBHAM | Stratus | JAZZ |
| RAMIN DJAWADI | Light Of The Seven | STAGE & SCREEN |
The subjective impression that all details of the performance can be clearly perceived.
(ITU-R BS.1284-2 (01/2019) Recommendation)
Sub-attributes:
Sound source definition, Time definition, Intelligibility
Examples of common descriptive terms:Clear / Muddy
| ARTIST | TRACK | GENRE |
|---|---|---|
| THELONIOUS MONK | Body and Soul | JAZZ |
| WINTERPLAY | Billie Jean | JAZZ |
| CAN | Spoon | PSY-ROCK |
| AHMAD JAMAL | Poinciana | JAZZ |
| S. PROKOFIEV, LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | Romeo & Juliet, Act 1: Dance of the Knights | CLASSICAL |
| MULATU ASTATKE | Yèkèrmo Sèw | JAZZ |
| GIDON KREMER, TATJANA GRINDENKO | Pärt: Tabula Rasa – I.Ludus (Live) | CLASSICAL |
| LOU REED | Walk On The Wild Side | ROCK |
The subjective impression of the accurate portrayal of the different sound characteristics of the
sound source(s).
(ITU-R BS.1284-2 (01/2019) Recommendation)
Sub-attributes:
Sound Color, Sound Attack
Examples of common descriptive terms:Boomy / Sharp, Dark / Light, Warm / Cold
| ARTIST | TRACK | GENRE |
|---|---|---|
| STEVE DOBROGOSZ, R. TONEFF | The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress | JAZZ |
| HANS THEESSINK | Call Me | BLUES, COUNTRY |
| QUEEN | Bohemian Rhapsody | ROCK |
| I. STRAVINSKY, SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | The Rite of Spring, Pt. 1 Adoration of the Earth, No3 Ritual of Abduction | CLASSICAL |
| MOLOKO | I Want You | ELECTRONIC |
| MOSE ALLISON | Everybody Cryin’ Mercy | JAZZ |
The low frequencies, typically below 250 Hz.
A. Sub-Bass: Center Frequency 31Hz Frequency
Range: 20-40Hz
B. Low-Bass: Center Frequency 63Hz Frequency Range: 40-80Hz
C. Mid-Bass: Center Frequency 125Hz Frequency Range: 80-160Hz
D. Upper-Bass: Center Frequency 250Hz Frequency Range: 160-320Hz
- Sound Characteristics: Weighty Sound felt more than heard
- Sound Colorations: Rumble
- Examples of instruments sound: Kick Drums, Bass, Organ
B. Low-Bass: Center Frequency 63Hz Frequency Range: 40-80Hz
- Sound Characteristics: Depth, Thud, Bass, Fullness
- Sound Colorations: Boomy, lose Definition
- Examples of instruments sound: Kick Drum, Bass, Piano
C. Mid-Bass: Center Frequency 125Hz Frequency Range: 80-160Hz
- Sound Characteristics: Fat, Body, Weight
- Sound Colorations: Chesty, Plummy, Boomy, Unclear
- Examples of instruments sound: Punchy Bass, Vocals fullness, Toms Attack, Guitar & Snare Fullness, Warm Piano & Horns
D. Upper-Bass: Center Frequency 250Hz Frequency Range: 160-320Hz
- Sound Characteristics: Warmth
- Sound Colorations: Boxy, hollow, muddy
- Examples of instruments sound: Vocals, Electric Guitar, and Snare Fullness & Liveliness. Many acoustic instruments, Brass (e.g., alto saxophone), Woodwinds (e.g., clarinet), Violins, etc.
| ARTIST | TRACK | GENRE |
|---|---|---|
| EAGLES | Hotel California | CLASSIC ROCK |
| JACO PASTORIUS | Come On Come Over | JAZZ/FUNK/SOUL |
| THUNDERCAT | Uh Uh | JAZZ |
| DAFT PUNK FEAT PH. WILLIAMS | Get Lucky | ELECTRONIC/POP |
| CEE-LO GREEN SBTRKT & LITTLE DRAGON | Bright Lights Bigger City Wildfire | HIP HOP - FUNK/SOUL ELECTRONIC |
| BECK | Morning | POP ROCK/FOLK/COUNTRY |
The midrange frequencies, typically between 250Hz-4kHz
A. Low-Mid: Center Frequency 500Hz Frequency
Range: 320-640Hz
B. Mid-Midrange: Center Frequency 1kHz Frequency Range: 640Hz-1.25kHz
C. Upper-Mid: Center Frequency 2kHz Frequency Range: 1.25-2.5kHz
- Sound Characteristics: Projection, Presence
- Sound Colorations: Tubelike, Tunelly, Honky
- Examples of instruments sound: Texture balance, Horn effect on Vocals, Bassline Attack & Clarity
B. Mid-Midrange: Center Frequency 1kHz Frequency Range: 640Hz-1.25kHz
- Sound Characteristics: Focused & Loud Projection, Whack, Attack
- Sound Colorations: Cuplike, Honky, Nasal
- Examples of instruments sound: Attack on snare drum, guitar and percussion, "phone effect" on vocals
C. Upper-Mid: Center Frequency 2kHz Frequency Range: 1.25-2.5kHz
- Sound Characteristics: Crunch, Crispy, Musical, Natural, Intense of Sound
- Sound Colorations: Nasal, Hard, Gritty
- Examples of instruments sound: Vocals Articulation, Guitars liveliness
| ARTIST | TRACK | GENRE |
|---|---|---|
| MUDDY WATERS | You Gonna Need My Help | BLUES |
| DIANA KRALL | I've Got You Under My Skin | JAZZ |
| FRANK SINATRA | It Was A Very Good Year | JAZZ |
| ANNE SOFIE VON OTTER, ELVIS COSTELLO | Baby Plays Around | CLASSIC JAZZ |
| JONI MITCHELL | Carey | FOLK/COUNTRY |
| TOM WAITS | I Hope That I Don't Fall In Love With You | BLUES/COUNTRY |
The high frequencies, typically above 4kHz.
A. Low-Treble: Center Frequency 4kHz
Frequency
Range: 2.5-5kHz
B. Mid-Treble: Center Frequency 8kHz Frequency Range: 5kHz-10kHz
C. Upper-Treble: Center Frequency 16kHz Frequency Range: 10-20kHz
- Sound Characteristics: Clarity, Presence, Edge, Detail
- Sound Colorations: Upper hardness, Wiry, Harshness
- Examples of instruments sound: Vocals Clarity, and Detail, Toms Attack, Snare Crispness, Violin & Piccolo Harmonics, Clarity of any instrument taking a solo
B. Mid-Treble: Center Frequency 8kHz Frequency Range: 5kHz-10kHz
- Sound Characteristics: Crystal, Metallic, Sizzle, Brightness, Brilliance, Detail, Air
- Sound Colorations: Sharp, Metallic, Sibilant
- Examples of instruments sound: Attack on snare drum, guitar and percussion, "phone effect" on vocals Cymbals, Synths, Metallic Percussion, Steel string instruments, Snare crispness, Electric guitar air/sizzle
C. Upper-Treble: Center Frequency 16kHz Frequency Range: 10-20kHz
- Sound Characteristics: Air, Openness, Light, Crispy, Delicate
- Sound Colorations: Fizzy, Gritty, Hiss
- Examples of instruments sound: Hi-hat & Cymbals, Adds ambience to all sounds
| ARTIST | TRACK | GENRE |
|---|---|---|
| STEELY DAN | Do It Again | POP/ROCK |
| USEF LATEEF | Bishop School | JAZZ |
| STEEL PULSE | Handsworth Revolution | REGGAE |
| MILES DAVIS | Concierto de Aranjuez: Adagio | JAZZ |
| ARNE DOMNÉRUS | High Life | JAZZ |
| JOHN WILLIAMS | Jurassic Park Main Theme | STAGE & SCREEN |
| ALICE COLTRANE | A Love Supreme | JAZZ |
Enjoy, like and share all of our 9 PLAYLISTS with The Best Tracks to Test every aspect of sound
performance.
(ITU-R BS.1284-2 (01/2019) Recommendation)
- 1. Your SPEAKERS & HEADPHONES
- 2. SPATIAL IMPRESSION
- 3. STEREO IMPRESSION - IMAGING, 3-Directional Soundstage Width, Depth, Height & Focus
- 4. SOUND BALANCE & Dynamics
- 5. TRANSPARENCY, Rhythm & Timing
- 6. TIMBRE, Attack & Decay
- 7. BASS
- 8. MIDRANGE
- 9. TREBLE
| ARTIST | TRACK | GENRE |
|---|---|---|
| EAGLES | Hotel California | CLASSIC ROCK |
| BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS | Turn Your Lights Down Low | REGGAE |
| WINTERPLAY | Billie Jean | JAZZ |
| DAFT PUNK FEAT. PH. WILLIAMS | Get Lucky | ELECTRONIC/POP |
| DIANA KRALL | I've Got You Under My Skin | JAZZ |
| AHMAD JAMAL | Poinciana | JAZZ |
| JOSE JAMES | Trouble | JAZZ |
| JACO PASTORIUS | Come On, Come Over | JAZZ/FUNK/SOUL |
| JOHN PRINE | Angel from Montgomery | FOLK/COUNTRY |
| GREGORY PORTER | Holding On | JAZZ/FUNK/SOUL |
| ZZ TOP | Blue Jeans Blues | ROCK/BLUES |
| QUEEN | Bohemian Rhapsody | ROCK |
| STEELY DAN | Jack Of Speed | ROCK/JAZZ |
| LEONARD BERNSTEIN, G. GERSWIN | Rhapsody in Blue | CLASSICAL |
| ARNE DOMNÉRUS | High Life | JAZZ |
| STU PHILLIPS | Theme from Battlestar Galactica | STAGE & SCREEN |
| I. STRAVINSKY, SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | The Rite of Spring, Pt. 1 Adoration of the Earth, No3 Ritual of Abduction. | CLASSICAL |
| CROOKED STILL | Little Sadie | FOLK/COUNTRY |
| CEE-LO GREEN | Bright Lights Bigger City | HIP HOP - FUNK/SOUL |
| THUNDERCAT | Uh Uh | JAZZ |
| BILLY COBHAM | Stratus | JAZZ |
| FAT FREDDY'S DROP | Del Fuego | ELECTRONIC |
| JENNIFER WARNES | Bird On A Wire | POP/ROCK |
| TRONDHEIMSOLISTENE | Mozart: Violin Concerto No4 in D Major | CLASSICAL |
| S. PROKOFIEV, LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | Romeo & Juliet, Act 1: Dance of the Knights | CLASSICAL |
