what are the things that make the sound quality good?

Question

tell me everything.i'm very unfamiliar

Answer 1

Well that is a big question as others have stated.



It starts first with the recording and recording process. From quality of microphones, to placement , to room acoustics. Then its the recording, if its analog tape then the higher the tape speed the higher resolution you get. 15ips (15 inches per second) is generally the highest quality. If its digital then sample rate, 96khz 24 bit is generally the highest consumer playback which is SACD, requires a SACD cd and player.



Standard cd's are 44.1 khz 16bit so SACD is double the sample and bit rate giving much more resolution and detail.



MP3 124kps or 320kps is very low resolution and honestly very low end sound. Most people don't know that you can burn music on to your ipods at cd quality 44.khz 16 bit, but yes it takes up much more room. So you get approximately 8 times more songs on your ipod using MP3 over buring at cd quality.



Then it comes to the playback system



Speakers, amps, cd players, Turntables, Phonostages, Phono cartridges, cables, all have different levels of performance. As the equipment gets better, better parts, better technology, sound quality gets better. In most cases as equipment gets more expensive the equipment get better.

System setup and calibration are essential to get good sound. All the great equipment, recordings will not come through if the system is not properly setup.



Its virtually endless how far you can take sound quality, but it all comes back to how good the recording is.



A good book you might want to consider reading is the Guide to Hi-End Audio, by Robert Harley, as it explains all the things that make sound good and how to buy and setup a high quality music system.



Kevin

35 years hi-end audio video specialist

Answer 2

Everything??

Well, I'll cover the important stuff - and then look up the rest on a good Forum like Headfi.org, Audioholics.com, and then read some magazines like Stereophile etc.



#1 is source. Bluray is the BEST currently for movies. FLAC- or any LOSSLESS formats are best for digital Music [I'm not going to get into the arguement that Vinyl is better...]

#2 is a good quality amp or receiver. Speakers that are ACTIVE* - with built in amp is very good as well... but ACTive and Powered speakers are different - look it up!

#3 is a good quality speaker set. You do have to consider things like design of a speaker, materials being used and finish [fit and finish-looks].

#4 is placement and room accoustics matter too - insulation, carpeting, size, placement of speakers, furniture obstacles.. etc all make a difference.



If you are serious and is in the market for a system: --- you should go out and do some research too - auditioning is important: find what you like... ... don't just do research online/magazines- but all research is important. This will help you figure out what type of $$ you'd need to spend, and assess your budget.



NEVER- - Never buy on impulse... unless* - the retailer has a return policy+ you are willing to set it up, then tear it down and lug it back! - !



Bring a friend to go auditioning... preferably someone that has some opinion on sound... and of course their knowledge and ears will help you.



And finally: --- remember this --- you are looking for a set of speakers that you can enjoy for a long time to come! - 5-10-20 years. You also NEED something that you can listen to for HOURS at a time... not just minutes: so take your time auditioning + you MUST bring your own material: some CDs [retail ones] --- listen carefully - you'll be surprised what's out there in the Vast Speaker industry!



Good Luck, Have fun!

Answer 3

A long list of qualities that is evaluated by careful listening, often A/B comparing different systems.



Some things can be measured objectively: output power (sound pressure levels), distortion (harmonic, intermodulation), frequency range.



For home theater, most amplifiers are pretty close to perfect, even those costing relatively little. Speakers do matter. A few little plastic cubes thrown in with a system do not stand up to a 5.1 set from a high end manufacturer.



Go to a high end audio dealer in your area, ask to listen to systems in different price tiers, and let your ears tell the difference. Use material to listen to that has a range of sounds and tonal qualities. Vocals and acoustic instruments tell you much more about the sound quality of a system than synthesized music.

Answer 4

For starters, the speakers are the primary source that can make your system sound good. Look at brands like: JBL, Infinity, Definitive Technology, Energy, Klipsch, M&W, Krell, Focal and Martin Logan to name a few. Power amplifier are also crucial in the reproduction of sound, but they are limited to the high end market. Receivers will also make a difference, look for Pioneer, Onkyo, Pioneer Elite, Integra, Denon, Marantz and Rotel. The player CD, DVD or Blu ray can also make a difference, if you buy cheap brand you are not going to get the quality of the name brand. Most of all your source of sound, weather it is a CD, DVD or Blu ray. Go online to Home Theater Magazine and read the reviews on receivers, speakers and blu ray disc player. It covers what kind of sound you can expect from each brand. Hope this will help you out.

Answer 5

Far too much to cover here. But basically it's frequency range (wide and flat is better), level of various types of distortion (lower the better) and loudness (realistic at all frequencies). These are all influenced by the source material, components of the sound system (disk player, amp, speakers, etc) and the room. See the link for some articles.

Answer 6

number one good quality front right and left and center channel speakers that are suited for your room and listening levels not too large and not too small that can produce the mid-range and highs without strain and exaggeration in any frequency also speakers that match timber and tonally all the way around, and complement the acoustics of your room, positioned in your room for the best sound...a good amp that is powerful enough to play at all levels needed for movies and music without strain, or distortion, and produces lots of detail...a good sub-woofer or 2 or three that can play the bass without strain and a minimal amount of standing waves and distortion...good quality front end player that transfers the music or movies in detail, good processors that will decode the signal with the greatest amount of detail...

Answer 7

Earphones/headphones: Sennheiser, Grado, Audio Technica, BeyerDynamic pc audio device: Klipsch, B & W encompass sound device: Onkyo, Denon, Sony, Yamaha motor vehicle audio device: JL, Boston, Alpine transportable audio device: Kicker

Answer 8

Air, hearing, sense of appreciating these are 3 of the most important ones. The others are not all that important.