Hi, I’m new to the audiophile community and I want to train my ears to start the journey. Can guy guys/gals suggest me how to train my ears as beginner?
Listen to live music whenever you can. Go see a symphony - any symphony - listen to the sound and the come back home to realize your system isn’t even close.
Lol… Ear training?!
Complete BS!!!
Everyone can hone in their hearing in a specific sound. People that work with certain animals will have trained to recognise certain sounds they make that other people would be oblivious to. Does that mean that person is a “better listener” than I am to Beethoven’s 5th?!
I feel this is absolutely bonkers and ridiculous even to discuss. Music is made of such a wide range of “sounds/notes” produced by so many different instruments, that you could not “train” to master them all, even if you wanted to.
Yes, musicians will be trained to recognise a certain note, but that’s not because their ears hear better than yours or mine, it’s because they have created a memory (in the brain) of what each note sounds like, and when they hear it, they retrieve that memory.
Anyway, it’s all pointless… A good sound system, paired with a good recording, will allow for you and me to clearly listen and even isolate the instruments playing if we wish so, I occasionally do that for a few seconds, but in the end I’ll be reverting back to hearing the music as a whole because that’s what listening to music is…
Not really sure what you mean. But if it’s in term of ‘I want to be able to hear difference in cables’ then stop here and now, run the other way and listen to your favorite album. It’s great right? Like really really good. That’s enjoying music.
And there is nothing you need to train. You will like some things others don’t and that’s alright. Like bose speakers when others say buuuh v-shaped? Fuck it. Listen to them.
I don’t think you need training to enjoy the audio hobby. Just listen to stuff. If you are listening to a speaker system make sure they are positioned correctly and enjoy. You will figure out what you like over time. Then listen to other people’s set ups at meets or shows or at friends houses. You don’t need to sweat it.
Much different than simply listening to music for pleasure, but there is such a thing as training for listeners: how to listen
Tiny ear weights. Start with 50db and progress to 75-80 carefully.
Listen to lots of live music try to follow one instrument, do the same with recordings. Learn to play an instrument.
For learning how to differentiate different kinds of distortion, Harman has an app called How to Listen. You might have to change the sample rate fed to the DAC for it to work though.
A really intuitive interface (with good keyboard support) for listening to differences in lossy codex is found here.
If you want to differentiate between different sonic profiles, download Equalizer APO, put in a bunch of profiles from autoeq.app, and toggle between them to your heart’s content.
Certainly! Ear training is a great way to enhance your appreciation for audio quality. Here are some tips for beginners:
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Listen Actively: Pay close attention to the details in the music. Focus on different instruments, subtle nuances, and the overall soundstage.
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Compare Different Tracks: Listen to a variety of genres and recording qualities. Compare the sound of different tracks to develop a sense of what you like and what to listen for in terms of audio quality.
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Use High-Quality Sources: Invest in high-quality audio sources. Streaming services like Tidal or lossless audio files can provide a better listening experience than lower-quality sources.
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Experiment with Equipment: If possible, try different headphones or speakers. Each has its own sound signature, and experimenting will help you understand your preferences.
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Learn Basic Audio Terms: Familiarize yourself with terms like bass, treble, midrange, and soundstage. Knowing these terms will help you communicate and understand different aspects of audio quality.
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Take Breaks: Listening fatigue is real. Take breaks during your sessions to keep your ears fresh and sensitive to nuances.
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Training Apps and Websites: There are apps and websites designed for ear training, helping you recognize different frequencies, tones, and audio characteristics.
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Blind Listening Tests: Challenge yourself with blind listening tests. This can help you identify specific aspects of sound without being influenced by brand names or biases.
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Join Audiophile Communities: Engage with audiophile communities online or locally. Discussions and shared experiences can provide valuable insights and recommendations.
Remember, developing your ear takes time, so be patient and enjoy the process. Happy listening!
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Perhaps you’re looking for The Ultimate Demonstration Disk by Chesky Records. It’s a narrated album providing listening tips and demo songs to hone your listening skills. Lastly, join Audiobook forums if you’re serious about listening!
Don’t worry about it. Enjoy the music. Audiophools care more about listening to their equipment than to the music.
To the degree that I can parse what you are asking, I think what you want is a “tuning fork”, a neutral audio playback system that serves as the reference sound and what you can compare other systems against. There are numerous choices that are probably good enough, just by going down e.g. Crinacle’s list of headphones.
Something like Truthear Hexa costs about 50 bucks, and should have pleasing tonality for most listeners without requiring use of hearing-damaging levels to compensate for loudness (that’s what the rising bass is all about). Pair it with something basic like the 10 buck USB-C 3.5mm apple headset adapter that supplies known-good amplification for these low impedance headsets, and you should have this “tuning fork”.
Not entirely sure what “ear training” is, but I think that in the context of audio hi-fi, my advice would be to take time to listen. Really listen to the music.