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The reason I ask is I helped set one up yesterday - and we had to choose what to play first to test it out.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

For the record we went with shine on you crazy diamond from wish you were here with the quiet opening and punch when the rest of the band kicks in. Sounded great.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

and then just let the rest of the album play through

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

Shaggy - Angel. I don't even like the song that much but the mixing engineer really did his job on this one. The mix is outstanding.

But more important is that you play a song you know well so you know how it should sound.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Everybody's Talkin' by Harry Nilsson

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Talk Talk - Spirit of Eden / first track

Edit: loud

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Massive Attack - Angel

The first time I DJd in a club, I dropped this track purely so I could hear it over a big expensive system. And it was glorious.

Emptied the dance floor, but it was worth it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Tough question...

If I want to test it out it might be something like Tipper.

But, in reality, it would probably be something from my favourite album pile like NIN, Squarepusher, Allman Brothers, Four Tet, Caribou or something from the 90s.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Probably something akin to a left-right audio test so I know the system is working properly.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Hysteria by Muse.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I’m going with “Change of The Guard” by Kamasi Washington because it’s amazing. “ The Leper Affinity “ by opeth is a close second.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Beethoven's 7th followed by something dancey like LCD Soundsystem or Late of the Pier. Those are the records I own that I think sound the best.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Dance Yrself Clean by LCD Soundsystem would be my choice.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Leaving Hope by Nine Inch Nails

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Probably either something off the Dune soundtrack, Interstellar soundtrack, or Krigsgaldr from Heilung's Lifa live album. I might be a bit odd with my musical tastes

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I usually play Enigma's first album, because I use it as reference recording to get everything set up. Either that of "Cherish The Day" by Sade. After that, maybe something by Om. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKqoNrZ00Bg

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Something will silly bass to give it a workout. Maybe techno or dub. DJ Muggs, Green Velvet, Lee Perry, Aphex Twin kind thing.

I'd save Albert Ayler & Diamanda Galas until it's broken in a bit.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yes, Aphex Twin - Collapse was going to be my answer.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You go for the bass. Me, I'm thinking Hallelujah, the Buckley cover.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

You've lost me on the Buckley thing. Cohen first, then Cale...then maybe if we have time Buckley.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I always use Skinny Puppy's 'Jahya' of the 'The Process' album to check new audio installations.

I know exactly how that track is supposed to sound. From the panning between speakers to the EQ levels.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Atlas Air by Massive Attack. Really check you have that sub cut over in the sweet spot.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I got into the LP game late, and the first record I bought and played was Metallica's Master of Puppets. Still think it was a good choice.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Funkadelic - Maggot Brain, but either from a cd/vinyl or properly ripped flac.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I like flac as it's versatile and I can transcode it without fear but it would surely take an actual mutant with a few million in stereo equipment to tell the difference between flac and a decent lossy rip.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

This is one of my favorite songs to use full headphones and turn the volume up on.

(Not everybody's cup of tea)

https://youtu.be/u9BnqJYQXkY

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Snarky Puppy's Lingus (from We like it here) for the initial impression because I know it by ear at this poitnt, some Master Boot Record to check the bass response, and some breakcore (probably "The Maid We Messed")

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Basically anything by State Azure. Beautiful tracks mastered very well.

For bass testing - 3:25 from "Why So Serious" from the Dark Knight soundtrack. Serious sub-bass warning if you try it yourself, though.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Myage - Descendents

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

If you mean dialing in the sound and using songs to test the system, either Hooked on a Feeling, (listen for the bongo man), ain't no sunshine, or Bad.

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