As David puts it, you're pushing this into the realm of absurdity but actually since we do after all live in a capitalistic economy that absurdity IS reality---meaning that if a team of monkeys working for bananas designed speakers constructed of dried grass that people were willing to top dollar for, then that's exactly what we'd have. There is no universal frame of reference---pricing and perceived quality all boils down to WHAT THE MARKET WILL BEAR.Originally Posted by rajacat
And yes, many people do find some types of distortion to be pleasing---that's why tube amps and turntables are still around, let alone the continuing popularity of "warm" receivers and speakers.
LOL you must not be familiar with Bob Dylan. He's made a career being out of key.Originally Posted by rajacat
I'd say the speakers are only adding one more layer of coloration to the music that originally emanated from the artists and their instruments. It's just the type and extent of coloration that varies from speaker to speaker.Originally Posted by rajacat