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Inspired by the "Ok Computer" thread, I see that a number of people have favoured tracks with pronounced bass that they use to evaluate equipment and set up. I thought it might be interesting to have a thread where people could offer suggestions.
Perhaps these tracks could be itemised according to whether they:
1. Reveal bass clarity and articulation
2. Present bass slam and impact
3. Present very deep bass
Obviously these are not mutually exclusive categories.
And perhaps this thread should be in one of the other forums. But it is intended to help evaluate Meridian equipment and setup.
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Don't Panic!
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Eminem - The Eminem Show - Without Me
Very heavy bass.
Edit: I think this is a great idea and something for the Wiki once we've agreed the categories and "scoring system".
Last edited by VirusKiller; 2013-02-06 05:41.
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OK - Here are some for starters!
Radiohead - No Surprises
1. reveal bass clarity and articulation
Gorilaz - Dare
2. present bass slam and impact
3. present very deep bass
Bjork - Hyperballard
1. reveal bass clarity and articulation
2. present bass slam and impact
3. present very deep bass
U2 - Numb (The first song I played when I installed my first M kit (568 and 596 and probably the biggest contrast to my old system)
1. reveal bass clarity and articulation
3. present very deep bass
Cheers
Tom
Main: G61SL, 218, HD621, 2*7200SE, 7200HCSE, M6s, DSW, Apple TV 4K, NUC (Roon server)
Secondary: Wiim Pro, 3200, Audio Core 200
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Here's one for you Depeche Mode: 'Never let me down again-Eric Prydz remix' Superb deep bass....lasts for ages! Rod 
818v3, QNAP HS-453DX, Roon, 7200SE, ARCAM AVR380, REL B2, Panasonic BD 80, LG OLED, SBox Transporter, iPad, F80. Shunyata Delta NR power cables.
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Rod - Where have my neighbours gone?
Main: G61SL, 218, HD621, 2*7200SE, 7200HCSE, M6s, DSW, Apple TV 4K, NUC (Roon server)
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Where indeed Tom  Not really a track to be played in a flat at any volume Rod
818v3, QNAP HS-453DX, Roon, 7200SE, ARCAM AVR380, REL B2, Panasonic BD 80, LG OLED, SBox Transporter, iPad, F80. Shunyata Delta NR power cables.
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Some deep bass tracks:-
Goldie - Digital
Roni Size/Reprazent - Watching Windows
Massive Attack - Angel, Inertia Creeps etc.
Shut Up And Dance - Java Bass (Featuring The Ragga Twins)
The Prodigy - The Way It Is, You'll Be Under My Wheels, The Narcotic Suite: Skylined
Portishead - It Could Be Sweet
Many more, just going through a few on my laptop at work...
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My vote for low bass power would go for Newton Faulkner "Hand Built by Robots"; track 7 "Teardrop"
Geoff
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Mac Mini(2010), Synology NAS/Plex Server
Schitt Lyr, Audeze LCD-2, Sennheiser HD800, Beyer Terminator v4.
Oppo BDP-93/Vanity93Lite, Sony PW-10, Grandview 100" screen
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I would go for Suzanne Vega's "headshots" from 9 objects of desire - deep bass line together with kick drum
enjoy
Robert
G91A, 3*M33, M1500, G56, ATC SCM10 x2, LG BDP570 blu ray, Roksan Xerxes.X
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"The Sad Bag Of Shakey Jake" by "Humble Pie". Before I had Meridian Kit, this track was unplayable ref bass. Of course, now its no problem and a great track from Steve Marriott. Chris
No 18 in the Hall of fame I have simple tastes; I am content to settle for the best: GIK monster bass panels, rear wall. QNAP TVS 471i3. Roon into DSP5200SE via 210/ 218 zone... Explorer 2. Bluesound Pulse 2, Mini & Flex. 596v1, 518, Foxsat HD, Sony BDP, Pioneer 5090, 2 Chromecast's for LRB videos. MS200 to F80 for a Roon zone
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My long time favorite for both articulation and really deep bass has been Planet Drum by Mickey Hart.
My Kit: 861v8+ID41, 800v4, UHD722, MD600, MS600, MS200, Oppo BDP-203, Genesis 201, Genesis 350 SE, Genesis S4-8 Sub, BG 520i, VTL MB450 II, Krell Showcase 7, Genesis 928 Subs, Danley DTS10 sub, SVS Ultra 16 subs.
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Bran Van 3000 - Everywhere (album version)
20 seconds in, 30hz bass at -24dB.
A good test of in room bass resolution/response.
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