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Music and Media => The Classical Music Circle => Topic started by: 006.9 on 14 Oct 2017, 04:52 pm
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Does anybody listen to classical music on desktop systems? I don't mean background music while playing video games or doing work at a computer. I mean actually listening attentively to, say, a Beethoven symphony or a Mozart concerto. I see picture after picture of desktop audio systems, and I wonder how it's possible for people with setups like that ever to get into classical music in any meaningful way. Sure, I listen to plenty of music in the background while I do other things, but I also listen to music with my undivided attention for long periods of time, time I find far more comfortable sitting in a nice chair or couch instead of at a desk. What's it like for the rest of you classical music lovers? Do you listen to symphonies at your desk, or is the way you listen to classical music incompatible with a desktop audio system?
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Nope. Never go to the computer to listen to classical- that's why I have a nice main system.
But, several times a week i'll go to Youtube to preview something I'm not familiar with... usually an Andolink posting in the What Classical are you Listening to thread.
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I listen on my main system. Or if I want a more intimate experience, I use my Alclair Curve IEMs. There's something to be said for listening to classical on highly resolving IEMs or even via my Beyer T1 headphones. The speakers give you a sense of space and scale, but the IEMs give you a sense of intimacy with the music that is hard to replicate with speakers.
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'In an office environment, a good headphone setup is a great option for classical music. The price/performance ratio for a good headphone setup is better than a desktop setup, IMHO.
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These might be insightful.
http://thetannhausergate.com/index.php/2016/02/07/a-fantastic-little-stereo-system-part-1/
http://thetannhausergate.com/index.php/2016/02/18/a-feisty-little-stereo-amplifier-steinway-sons-office-systems-part-ii/
http://thetannhausergate.com/index.php/2016/03/17/connections-connections-steinway-sons-office-systems-part-iii/
http://thetannhausergate.com/index.php/2016/06/15/grace-design-m920-steinway-and-sons-office-systems-part-iv/
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There is no way I could critically listen to classical music on a desktop system.
I think headphones are a better alternative.
That being said, I do preview music that I'm considering ordering on youtube, provided I can find it out there. Then I order the CD from Barnes & Noble or Amazon. Barnes & Noble, if it's available, since I like to support my local bricks and mortar retailer. If I can't get it from them, I'll order it from Amazon.
I don't have any music that I don't personally own CD's or vinyl of.
HsvHeelFan