Finally sorted my hifi - spec me some music

Prophet · 27 Jan 2011 at 12:34

I've finally setup my stereo system for dedicated music appreciation.

It's not a patch on some but saying I'm using an 18 Technics CD player, new NAD C355BEE Amp and some old Wharfedale Modus 8's it sounds great.

I have hundreds of albums mostly rock from the 70's upwards but would like some other types of music to see how it sounds.

I'm into most types of music bar country so suggest away. Looking for stuff which really comes alive on a half decent setup

Martynt74 · 27 Jan 2011 at 12:43

For Folky type music you could try

The Decemberists
Iron and Wine
Tunng
Two Door Cinema Club
Bombay Bicycle Club

You could try Biffy Clyro for more modern rocky music. The album Puzzle is excellent.

For female vocals try the new Adele album or anything by Mazzy Star

A slightly more indie/dance type style you could try The XX, Delphic, Miike Snow, Postal Service.

The Nightmare on Wax album called Though So is also excellent indeed.

Audigex · 27 Jan 2011 at 12:47

Linkin Park - New Divide (A capella)

Just one song, but it sounds great.

Prophet · 27 Jan 2011 at 12:49

Marvt74 said:
For Folky type music you could try

The Decemberists
Iron and Wine
Tunng
Two Door Cinema Club
Bombay Bicycle Club

You could try Biffy Clyro for more modern rocky music. The album Puzzle is excellent.

For female vocals try the new Adele album or anything by Mazzy Star

A slightly more indie/dance type style you could try The XX, Delphic, Miike Snow, Postal Service.

The Nightmare on Wax album called Though So is also excellent indeed.

Great suggestions

I have a couple of those albums. I especially like the new Adele album.

Audigex said:
Linkin Park - New Divide (A capella)

Just one song, but it sounds great.

I'll give that a go

Krisali · 28 Jan 2011 at 11:31

Gayngs - Relayted

Sit back and soak up.

randal · 28 Jan 2011 at 11:40

Metal: Lamb of God - Sacrament
Punk: NOFX - So long and thanks for all the shoes
Electronic: Rob Dougan - Furious Angels (in particular "Instrumental")
Rap: Haiku D'etat - Self titled (in particular "Non compos mentis")

That's the 4 albums I tend to bend out first on a new stereo, very well produced and excellent sounding mix.

Martynt74 · 28 Jan 2011 at 13:21

Krisali said:
Gayngs - Relayted

Sit back and soak up.

Ooh, that reminds me. You NEED to check out Bon Iver and to a similar cd Isbells - Isbells although i've only seen the latter available from the Rough Trade records website

Marsman · 28 Jan 2011 at 20:23

randal24 said:
Electronic: Rob Dougan - Furious Angels (in particular "Instrumental")

One of my favourite albums.