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In the Thread: Why audio itself is wasted efforts
Post Subject: The language of hifi, the language of music, the language of perceptionPosted by rowuk on: 2/27/2026
When we talk about reactions, language in my view comes into the picture. If we have spent any time with hifi, we learn about things like "punch", imaging, "wide frequency response". These parameters are insignificant to hear and appreciate the music although when severely lacking, we could be distracting. In many cases, mass availability of media and a typical use for background noise in the home, elevator or supermarket causes engineers to design playback that does NOT draw attention to itself.
Music appreciation is also something that we can learn. What makes for good readings of any particular piece of music for instance. What genre of music do we like, what can we learn from the reading
Above hifi and music comes perception which is the language of what "hifi", music, listening habits and listening hygiene actually awaken in us (and if certain stimuli could actually cause a repeat reaction). As we are creatures of habit, one could argue that hearing stimuli for the second time would cause a different reaction because we may have learned something consciously or subconsciously. This is hard wired into our "fight or flight" mechanism.Rerurn to Romy the Cat's Site