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Episode #193 - Is Stereo Wrong?

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Is stereo the right way to listen to music? After all, it is an artificial attempt to reproduce the sound of live music. Perhaps we should revolt against the tyranny of the sweet spot.

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Show notes:

  • Grateful Dead June 1976 box set
  • Bob and Ray Throw a Stereo Spectacular
  • How To: Position Desktop Speakers
  • BOSE 201 Bookshelf Speakers
  • KEF Q350 speakers
  • Two ears - two loudspeakers?
  • KEF LS50 Meta speakers
  • Chris Connaker: A New Listening Room Part Two: Acoustics, Speakers, DSP
  • Sonos Arc
  • Q Acoustics 3020i Bookshelf Speakers
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