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Why would anyone ever prefer to listen to a mono
recording if the same
music were also available in stereo? For many music lovers, this
question is nonsensical: mono is to stereo as standard definition video
is to high definition video. Over and out. I'm writing this piece to
explain why some music lovers take the question seriously.
It pertains only to music recorded between 1958, when stereo LPs and singles first appeared, and 1970, when singles as well as albums be... (more)
It pertains only to music recorded between 1958, when stereo LPs and singles first appeared, and 1970, when singles as well as albums be... (more)
Three articles on music listening are posted under Bits & Pieces
in the RESOURCES part of the site because they go into
more depth than the typical blog article.
Why Sound Quality Matters argues that sound quality is an essential part of the listening experience. Listener's Checklist presents an organized list of all the factors that can influence sound quality or the liste... (more)
Why Sound Quality Matters argues that sound quality is an essential part of the listening experience. Listener's Checklist presents an organized list of all the factors that can influence sound quality or the liste... (more)
Listeners who grew up hearing everything in stereo naturally prefer
stereo to mono. But most singles from the 1960s were
originally released in mono. In an earlier piece
I
explained why some listeners prefer some mono mixes of these
singles over stereo mixes. Motown singles are prime examples.
The second and final installment of Sweet Soul Music, released in fal... (more)
The second and final installment of Sweet Soul Music, released in fal... (more)