What Defines a "Reference" Loudspeaker?

Sidney · 13th June 2005, 21:01

Audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts regularly use the word "reference" to describe the qualities of a loudspeaker or an A/V component without thinking too much about the term. In certain contexts, "reference" may even be attached to an entire audio or home theater system, the implication being that "reference" equipment is about as good as it's possible to get, or that the sound quality cannot be bettered with existing technology.

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13th June 2005, 21:01	#1
Sidney Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,738	What Defines a "Reference" Loudspeaker? Audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts regularly use the word "reference" to describe the qualities of a loudspeaker or an A/V component without thinking too much about the term. In certain contexts, "reference" may even be attached to an entire audio or home theater system, the implication being that "reference" equipment is about as good as it's possible to get, or that the sound quality cannot be bettered with existing technology. http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messa...79/141793.html __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II