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soundstage

soundstage

1 7.4
The space where instruments and voices seem to be when you listen
  • noun
  • /ˈsaʊndˌsteɪdʒ/
  • Specialized
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  • I noticed that the soundstage of my new headphones provided clear separation between the vocals and the background music.

Examples

  • In my initial listening session, it did not sound closed-in; the soundstage was impressive.

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  • It has excellent imaging, it produces a fine soundstage, and its overall integration is very good.

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  • I find I can isolate distinct sectors of the soundstage more easily with these headphones than with any other I have tried.

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  • I got some awesome earbud headphones that have incredible channel separation, bass, and soundstage!

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  • SOUNDSTAGE -- SAME

    Fiction book (2001)

  • During the concert, the soundstage created a rich experience, making it feel as though the band was performing right in front of us.

  • With these high-quality speakers, the soundstage felt immersive, allowing listeners to pinpoint the location of each instrument in the mix.

Synonyms

stereophony
vssoundstage
  • Specialized
8.4

Sound played through two or more speakers so it seems to come from different directions

is the listener's perception of where sounds sit in a space

How Spacious

soundstage
  • Specialized
1 7.4
sound projection
  • Specialized
6.4

Surface Forms

soundstage singular
soundstages plural

Morphology

soundstage = sound + stage (semi-transparent) = sound + stage

The compound is used metaphorically: 'stage' maps to a figurative spatial platform for sounds, which is less directly inferable for learners.

Etymology

Soundstage is also sound + stage: imagine instruments and voices placed on different parts of a stage, and the feeling of their positions and depth is the 'soundstage' in audio. So a wide soundstage means music sounds spread out and more real.