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HomePod HomePod - too low treble
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It's just HomePod's own sound signature. I have a Harman Kardon speaker and found the sound of the HomePod jarring when I first listened to it. After using the HomePod exclusively for a few days, I plugged in my HK again and now find the sound muddled. HomePod sounds clearer and more natural.
Depends on the recording. I have Apple Music so many different conductors and orchestras for specific works for classical music to sift through to bring out what this HP can really really do. Took me awhile to find a good Vivaldi Four Seaons recording. Wow, the HP it being so small handles it unbelievably well.
My sounds better to me than when I first got it.
With that said a little more treble would be nice.
I just got mine but you really nailed my first impression. Some recordings sound fine but most bother me. I understand that all speakers sound slightly different and you have to get used a particular sound but I just find this to sound like it's inside of a can at times.
Would be great if you could change the levels but Apple doesn't often do customization so I am not hoping for it. Will give it a few more days before I return it.
London Philharmonic Orchestra 2009, Pieter Schoeman.
Sound wise it has to be one of the best Four Seasons recordings I have ever heard.
I found the treble a touch low but only because I'm used to them being set too high. I have friends that are audio nuts and they would comment about it on occasion, however it was just my preference. After a short amount of time I've got used too it, although I haven't properly set the EQ on my other audio equipment again because its a preference and because I'm lazy. Lol.
This is interesting. I’m finding it quite bright. I’m also finding a lack of fullness. I know it does its own sound analysis, but I wish it wouldn’t, I hate thinking every time I move it the sound signature may change.
I have placed mine in a shallow wicker basket, makes a huge difference in the fullness of sound for me, but that’s to my ears. I
Wow, sorry I messed up big time when I posted.
The correct one is on Decca, Janine Jansen 2004.
Enjoy and sorry about that.
Yep, this is why high end audio is a nebulous business, and actual testing is required...although then people simply critique testing methods.
This reminds me a bit of the "coke mixes" from the late 70s/80s, once cocaine was being used freely in the recording studios. MORE TREBLE!!! Maybe you guys are partying too hard???
Been noodling on getting a Homepod for the dining room to go alongside Sonos Play1 (bedroom), Play 3 (kitchen) and Connect (lounge hifi), huge music library on a NAS & mirrored in iCloud Music Library with Apple Music.
Mainly considering for hands free control & swapping with the kitchen SOnos, but also for AirPlay - BBC Music Player & Audible audiobooks, both of which are effectively locked out of Sonos.
Just wanted to say thanks for discussing how classical plays on Homepod. I’ve read plenty of reviews, both for and against Homepod. Most reviews fail to describe what music was being played, and on YouTube, most people seem to be playing modern pop, hip hop & the like. All exaggerated mid-bass & shrieking treble with nothing in between, with many of those claiming to hear overwhelming bass listening to music that already has overwhelming bass in the first place. It’s been good to finally read some opinions on classical, especially as Janine Jansen’s Four Seasons is a particular favourite (alongside Alan Loveday/St. Martin’s and excerpts played by Nicola Benedetti).
On this basis, could you try a couple of classical albums and post your thoughts (if you have time and its not too much of an imposition!)
Apple Music links:
Mozart 38th Symphony, Scottish Chamber Orchestra
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/s...prague-i-adagio-allegro/598535056?i=598535149
Mozart 20th Piano Concerto, Friedruch Gulda
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/p...k-466-i-allegro-cadenza/891755766?i=891755798
Unfortunately I cannot because I no longer have the HomePod.
Right now it is a battle royale between the Bose Soundtrue 20 and Definitive Technologies W7 which either of those I favor over the HomePod. Both have a tremendous soundstage and go much louder than the HomePod.
Best Buy carries both and I have 45 days for a shootout. Truly music to my ears at this price range, the DT W7 is $50 more.
No one can say the two I have now aren’t in the same price range as the HomePod.
Not to worry
Never tried Bose’s speakers but I use and adore both their QC25i and QC30 noise cancelling headphones. Hopefully one of the units you’re audition will make the proverbial cut.