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My System sounds better when it rains

Frank Sol

Frank Sol

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I suspect the higher humidity is the reason

When I say sounds better I'm speaking mainly about when spinning LPs

I live in southern California, USA - we do not get much rain in these parts. Yesterday and especially today we are having rain and humidity is in the 90% range

Can this be explained scientifically or is it a metaphysical thing?

BTW- I'm not the only person who thinks this... That my system sounds better when it rains
 
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Frank Sol said:
I suspect the higher humidity is the reason

When I say sounds better I'm speaking mainly about when spinning LPs

I live in southern California, USA - we do not get much rain in these parts. Yesterday and especially today we are having rain and humidity is in the 90% range

Can this be explained scientifically or is it a metaphysical thing?

BTW- I'm not the only person who thinks this... That my system sounds better when it rains
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Yeah, I was listening this morning and mine did sound a little better too, now you mention it (or maybe it's the power of suggestion)...we're having some crazy rain right now here in San Pedro.
 
Here's a thought...

Maybe it's not that the system sounds better, but that your hearing is better. More humidity in the air could translate to your own higher humidity, with the added water molecules increasing the ability to transfer sound to your ear. Sounds crazy but who knows? Any audiologists in the house? (The AK house, not your house)

Happy trails,
Larry B.
 
1tumbleweed, we would then need to set forth a hypothesis and do a test to see in fact which one was true. Is the effect on the listener or the equipment?

Not sure where this thread is going but my system sounds better while enjoying bacon. Delicious crispy bacon.
 
Can't resist based on your avatar . . .

Rainy day, dream away
Ah let the sun take a holiday
Flowers bathe an' ah see the children play
Lay back and groove on a rainy day.
 
When its dry static builds up. When its humid there's less static. You're referring to specifically vinyl playback...perhaps then its a static issue?
 
c.coyle said:
Can't resist based on your avatar . . .

Rainy day, dream away
Ah let the sun take a holiday
Flowers bathe an' ah see the children play
Lay back and groove on a rainy day.
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:D

If I'm not mistaken Jimi wrote that during a rain delay at the Miami Pop Festival
 
Sound travels better in humidity. I always thought the opposite was true, but I saw/heard this on a PBS science show some years back. I don't remember the name of the show.
So yes, you're not imaging it.
 
Part of it may be psychological, you know: it's a soft, warm summer rain. it can set a mood.

Also like some snow falls are just plain comforting, regardless if the temp is 10 degrees.

I'm always more relaxed in these situations.

Just a thought.
 
Frank Sol said:
that crossed my mind 1st... could be that simple
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Do you have any anti-static products that you use when playing LPs? When i got an Anti-Stat gun and started using it the SQ in my system made a significant jump. If you aren't using anything now i'd say thats very likely the situation.
 
jblmar said:
Sound travels better in humidity. I always thought the opposite was true, but I saw/heard this on a PBS science show some years back. I don't remember the name of the show.
So yes, you're not imaging it.
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This make sense as i've read that sound waves travel much much further through water than they do through air. Hence why sonar works so well.

So perhaps it's less static, sound waves are better able to travel through the damp air, and you just feel good and relaxed because of the rain. All this adds up to: a better listening experience.
 
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