Upgrading the auditory system

Posted by: Jan-Erik Nordoen on 07 April 2011

We'll go to endless lengths to improve our sound systems, but what about the auditory system ? What works best, in your experience, to improve perception and enjoyment of music (legally, that is)    

 

Jan

Posted on: 07 April 2011 by backfromoz

 

 

Sex and a glass of something pleasant.

 

Cant find this in any NAIM manual though!

 

David

Posted on: 07 April 2011 by sheffieldgraham

"Sex and a glass of something pleasant.'

Don't put it in your ears though!

 

Try audilclean from a chemist (Boots do it); if in doubt visit your G.P. No system is worth a dime without good hearing.

Posted on: 07 April 2011 by BigH47

Sodium Bicarbonate ear drops, v cheap and v good,also from Boots.

Posted on: 07 April 2011 by Hook

Comfortable recliner....later at night the better....lights off.

Posted on: 08 April 2011 by likesmusic

No coffee, no booze, no drugs, exercise, fresh air, peace. Listen to one or two pieces a day. Cut out background music. Sit up straight.

Posted on: 08 April 2011 by BigH47
Originally Posted by likesmusic:

No coffee, no booze, no drugs, exercise, fresh air, peace. Listen to one or two pieces a day. Cut out background music. Sit up straight.

 

 

We are listening to music?

 

Not at boot camp? 

Posted on: 08 April 2011 by mikeeschman

Learn to hum the tunes you like in the correct key :-)

Posted on: 16 April 2011 by Skip

Best free tweak I know:  Take off your glasses.

Posted on: 16 April 2011 by backfromoz

also turn out the lights.

 

Then you cant see the miserable hifi system that you have, and you can then imagine that it is what you desire it to be.

 

You can then turn to the wife and imagine that she has become as beautiful as your fantasies have told you.

 

Damn then  the cd finishes and reality is about to set in

 

So you stumble looking for the glasses so that you can find the light switch to turn the lights back on

 

 

 

AND DESPAIR Shatters the previous illusion.

 

David

Posted on: 17 April 2011 by Jan-Erik Nordoen

David,

 

Oh dear, you've gone from 'sex and a glass of something pleasant' to 'despair' in 10 days.

 

Anything we can do to help ?

 

Jan

 

 

Posted on: 18 April 2011 by backfromoz

I Blame Nick Clegg and the to be or not to be A / V voting.

 

I hasten to add that i am quite content with my HiFi systems.

 

But there is a spare listening chair for someone of the female persuasion.

 

David

Posted on: 18 April 2011 by Martin_C

Marrying a musician also helps (she's a pianist and flautist .....marvelous fingers don't you know)

 

Joking aside, actually learning to play an instrument myself has enhanced my enjoyment. After four years learning guitar and murdering the classics (Stairway to Heaven, Europa, More than a Feeling, Goodbye to Love...) in the privacy of my own home, it is so much easier to appreciate the musicianship of others. 

 

.....the wife says it's great when I stop.... at least I think she's referring to my plucking?

 

Martin C