Have You Been Listening To Music Wrong All Along?

Summary: Two primary factors of stereo soundstage is imaging and focus. Imaging is the placement of instruments/singers within the soundstage. Focus is how "tight" or "smeared" the images are. In this video I discuss both aspects and how they are affected by a few key items. I also share one of the biggest follies of my audio journey! :D Remember, if the recording doesn't have it, you aren't gonna get it! IASCA 7-Drum Track: https://youtu.be/Qgm1XQiirj0 Rebecca Pidgeon Spanish Harlem: https://youtu.be/9Qn1IFai89M Dire Straits Money For Nothin': https://youtu.be/sIK_pk_R5Go Izotope Imager Plugin: https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone-imager.html Support the Channel and Help Keep the Content Coming! 🌟 Become a Patron: Join my Patreon and enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes info, vote on polls for upcoming reviews, provide feedback on content I've released, read about drama I'm dealing with from manufacturers and more via the link below: https://www.patreon.com/erinsaudiocorner 👕 Buy Merch: https://erinsaudiocorner.myspreadshop.com/ 💳 One-Time Contributions Prefer to donate directly? You can contribute via PayPal here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=CLHSW4L9SBSLY 🛒 Shop and Support Every purchase made through these generic affiliate links earns me a small commission (at no extra cost to you) and helps me keep creating for the community. From TVs at Crutchfield to speakers at Audio Advice—or even socks from Amazon—every purchase counts! Amazon: https://amzn.to/3v6i6ov Crutchfield: https://shop-links.co/cgZmmT81jmh Audio Advice: https://www.audioadvice.com/?referral=erins-audio-corner Best Buy: https://howl.me/ck2IPpcOp1h AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_o2DDUj2 Wal-Mart: https://howl.link/ygnfduzm9x8qf Parts-Express: https://parts-express.sjv.io/Y9zoEB Newegg: https://howl.me/ck2IQg52L5b Samsung: https://howl.me/ck2IQ5qe16w Target: https://howl.me/ck2IRDNsIqn Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/de/index.html?offid=1&affid=2577 Emotiva: https://shorturl.at/pBEU9 Monoprice: https://bit.ly/3yAY6NH Arendal Sound: https://arendalsound.com/store/?refer=hardisj Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:07 - Imaging 10:00 - THE RECORDING MATTERS! 10:51 - Focus (of the images) 17:40 - Wrap-Up ____________________ All of my tests are conducted using KLIPPEL Hardware and Software. KLIPPEL is an innovative leader in providing unique test equipment for electro-acoustical transducers and audio systems. Founded in 1997 by Dr. Wolfgang Klippel, the novel techniques developed for control and measurement systems of loudspeakers and other transducers are the result of over 30 years of fundamental research. This provides more accurate physical models of loudspeakers, micro-speakers and headphones valid for both small and large amplitudes. The focus is on revealing the root causes of signal distortion and defects and giving practical indications for improvements in design and manufacturing of audio products. For information on KLIPPEL products, please visit their site below: http://www.klippel.de/company/about-us.html