For vocals, probably Constellations (Unplugged) by Dabu. This song can be found on less compressed platforms too, which I recommend
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Definitely The King. ๐ฅ
Sennheiser chose Eagles - Hotel California for it's CES listening demo for the Orpheus 2 headset($55,000 headset)
Norah Jones - Don't Know Why was also used by some people at a different event.
I think I remember they had Tidal Master Quality streaming used for the source, but I could find that article I remember again just now
Burial at Sea/Hymn to the Immortal Wind by MONO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEvpqR6B8ns
S&M, metallica
Mo3 Slide on em.
Queen - queen II
Rumors - Fleetwood Mac
The Anvil of Crom
--Conan the Barbarian Soundtrack --Basil Polidouris
Many there are. Moonloop (unedited version) by Porcupine Tree you need. Listen you must. Deep spaces, imaging and separation will you find.
Angel - massive attack.
Tests both the low end and the high end frequencies really well, plus it's an incredible track and well produced
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Genesis by justice for the bass and delight by jamie berry to test how they fare with cymbals and trumpets (i found that if a speaker has problems with the band pass filters/ channel separation it sounds awful).
Plus they sound awesome for their respective genres.
Bohemian Rhapsody. Every time.
The Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald by Gordon Lightfoot.
Nah, Iโm just kidding. For real, Come Unto Me by The Mavericks.
But the FLAC version I have, obviously.
That album is a masterpiece, as far as I'm concerned. I will never tire of it, and it really gives my speakers a workout.
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Ace of spades - Motorhead.
Tiptoe Through the Tulips.
I'm choosing Iron Maiden's Powerslave today
Radiohead - In Rainbows
My wife says: something with a lot of bass.
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Song for the Dead, by Queens of the Stone Age
I always test my new audio gear with "Cherish the Day" by Sade.
Austin Wintory - Apotheosis (but the flac version).
Just such a gorgeous piece that spans the whole spectral range and has a wide dynamic range. Really intricate details from all the instruments involved too.
Its a beautiful way to experience a new set of speakers and also to dial in the balance on the EQ.
Immediately followed by the Nurture album by Porter Robinson
Prodigy - Light Up The Sky. Or anything else by then really.
Edit: Holy Shit!...
We're like Hobbits. Very compatible with simple and to the point.
I test every new headphone and speaker system with Watermelon Man by Herbie Hancock. So many layers to the music that gets washed out on poor setups so it's great to check dynamics!
Crown Royal - Jill Scott.
The cranberries Zombie. Possibly the best song out there
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Brian Eno, Silver Morning
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