Re: [ARSCLIST] Pristine Audio (?!)

[Scott Phillips <scottp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

..or a large full range system in addition to the nearfield speakers.
Analysis of the file spectra will also point that out...

Considering the room response of an 'average' room used for archiving /
restoration, even a sub woofer isn't the best solution by itself. 

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>> There's also a whole separate issue of not even knowing WHAT to use 
>> to hear things properly.  Notice in Mike Casey's report that a few 
>> pages are spent talking about "proper listening environment."
>>
>> Is there any consensus on cost-effective, accurate speakers?

There has never been an industry-wide standard for professional monitor
loudspeaker performance, and probably never will be.  But if there were,
at least for studios in which serious audio restoration work is done, I
believe it would be a major step forward in the quest for consistent
results.  As for the small speakers (eg.  
Mackie), I think these are
inadequate; if your audio has rumble between 10 and 30 Hz, you won't
even know it.
A sub woofer is essential!

Doug