In Reply to: Do Real Audiophiles Need Balance Controls? posted by howard on May 18, 2020 at 11:06:35:
I can't think of any recording I own where the L-R balance is off and requires correction. If I did find recordings like this, I would surely not listen to them.
If I had mismatched gain in my L&R channels or other equipment faults, I'd get them fixed.
If I couldn't set up my speakers properly to provide a centered image, I wouldn't call myself an audiophile.
The only other purpose I can think of is to correct a hearing imbalance. I'm not sure how I'd deal with that problem if I had it. Maybe give up on expensive systems and switch to headphones.
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- Generally, no - Dave_K 05/19/2006:42:29 05/19/20 (0)