Luc Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 Have noticed over time that quite often you'll see the word 'resolving' used in a variety of ways and in different applications. The speakers are resolving (usually in an ad for said speakers) in their presentation. This cart was/is resolving (I wish to ask : How so?. But never do. It's someone's ad after all, they can say what they wish.) These IC's were/are resolving (See above) These speaker cables were ultimately resolving (In what way exactly. See above) I get a bit lost with this. If your declaring that the phono stage or cart or speakers ect ect, give added resolution then that I can grasp but 'resolving'? Is this just a bit of neat sophistry or does it carry weight or is it just a catch phrase, a bit of wordy bling. If it resolves a problem in your system then it is indeed. Or are you actually meaning that this 'resolving' your talking about is actually 'detail' , that cart is adding detail to your listening experience as are the speakers or IC's and cables. Noun 1. resolving - analysis into clear-cut components 2
evil c Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 I'm with you on this , very vague and apparently used outside of the normal definition of the word - you'll never "resolve" this one ! [emoji4]Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk 1
Sub Sonic Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) How about this one? "7. Music To cause (a tone or chord) to progress from dissonance to consonance." http://www.thefreedictionary.com/resolving Edited June 25, 2017 by Sub Sonic 1
kelossus Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) If you take the word at its dictionary definition it does not make sense. Most people use words like resolving/resolution to describe an extremely detailed and complete sound, well I do. The context in which it used in regarding to audio devices stems from the Display Resolution of Video devices. The higher the resolution (more pixels) the clearer the image. Hence the adjective in that context makes sense when describing hi-fi components. Edited June 25, 2017 by kelossus 2
Sub Sonic Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 Another one here: "turn into a different form when seen more clearly. ‘the orange light resolved itself into four roadwork lanterns’ https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/resolve
rantan Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 A resolving component, speaker, cable or cart, can resolve what was previously obfuscated, to a variable extent, by lesser or inferior examples of the afore mentioned items. Of course the word in this case is a matter of degree . Another example is an argument where issues therein can be partially resolved, substantially resolved, or completely resolved, so the word resolving can be seen either as a process of improvement or a complete solution. 4
kelossus Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 1 minute ago, rantan said: A resolving component, speaker, cable or cart, can resolve what was previously obfuscated, to a variable extent, by lesser or inferior examples of the afore mentioned items. Of course the word in this case is a matter of degree . Another example is an argument where issues therein can be partially resolved, substantially resolved, or completely resolved, so the word resolving can be seen either as a process of improvement or a complete solution. Are you the guy that words the definitions in the dictionary?
rantan Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 Just now, kelossus said: Are you the guy that words the definitions in the dictionary? I wish. However I do have my moments 3
t_mike Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Luc said: ...just a catch phrase, a bit of wordy bling. I'm with this one. Linguistic bastardisation in the name of vernacular. It's a bit like those reality tv shows about houses, there aren't any rooms anymore, they're spaces. Seudo sophistication.
rantan Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, t_mike said: I'm with this one. Linguistic bastardisation in the name of vernacular. It's a bit like those reality tv shows about houses, there aren't any rooms anymore, they're spaces. Seudo sophistication. It isn't necessarily a word I would use, and I tend to agree with your assertion that it is more of a verbal artefact made to fit the current vernacular as you correctly say, but I don't agree that it is a contextual error as such I am also happy to loan you a capital P for your Suedo but we will need to make the S into lower case 2
andyr Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Luc said: Have noticed over time that quite often you'll see the word 'resolving' used in a variety of ways and in different applications. The speakers are resolving (usually in an ad for said speakers) in their presentation. This cart was/is resolving (I wish to ask : How so?. But never do. It's someone's ad after all, they can say what they wish.) These IC's were/are resolving (See above) These speaker cables were ultimately resolving (In what way exactly. See above) I get a bit lost with this. If your declaring that the phono stage or cart or speakers ect ect, give added resolution then that I can grasp but 'resolving'? Is this just a bit of neat sophistry or does it carry weight or is it just a catch phrase, a bit of wordy bling. If it resolves a problem in your system then it is indeed. Or are you actually meaning that this 'resolving' your talking about is actually 'detail' , that cart is adding detail to your listening experience as are the speakers or IC's and cables. Noun 1. resolving - analysis into clear-cut components Lee - quite simple IMO. What they really mean ... which is completely understandable - if only they'd said that - is "the speakers / cart / cables delivered better resolution". It's just - like so many people today - they have an incomplete grasp of the English language. Andy 3
Guest scumbag Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 I was obfuscated this morning but some prunes fixed that up real good.
Wimbo Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 10 hours ago, scumbag said: I was obfuscated this morning but some prunes fixed that up real good. I'm glad the problem has been resolved. 3
Addicted to music Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 7 minutes ago, Wimbo said: I'm glad the problem has been resolved. Prunes resolves everything. Even audio equipment evaluations...
Andrews_melb Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 I sit my TT on three dried prunes, very resolving compred to the stock feet
Happy Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 I sit my TT on three dried prunes, very resolving compred to the stock feet Has it exhibited symptoms of rumble probably from constipation? Hence the prune treatment?Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1
LogicprObe Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 23 hours ago, LogicprObe said: Well, I'm resolving myself off to bed! Not this again!?
TerryO Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) Not bad, about ten some what different interpretations of resolving. I guess that means the question wasn't exactly resolved. cheers Terry ... Edited June 27, 2017 by TerryO
Guest scumbag Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) At least this discussion didn't take a slightly ugly turn like the one of the topic of the meaning of musicality. I think all these terms are really just us soft bags of flesh striving to describe things that can sometime be hard to put into words. I like Johnny Darko's approach. I think he actively avoids the "easy" terms and always tries to use analogies. Interestingly they invariably seem to gravitate towards food and coffee. SO he talks about "moist" cake and coffee with a touch of cream versus straight black. And by using language that is unrelated to audio he seems to hit the nail on the head more times that not. Edited June 27, 2017 by scumbag
andyr Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 1 minute ago, scumbag said: At least this discussion didn't take a slightly ugly turn like the one of the topic of the meaning of musicality. I think all these terms are really just us soft bags of flesh striving to describe things that can sometime be hard to put into words. I like Johnny Darko's approach. I think he actively avoids the "easy" terms and always tries to use analogies. Interestingly they invariably seem to gravitate towards food and coffee. SO he talks about "moist" cake and coffee with a touch of cream versus straight black. And by using language that is unrelated to audio he seems to hit the nail on the head more times that not. Then again - as Steve Martin said ... talking about music ... is comparable to dancing about architecture. Andy 2
Guest scumbag Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 Just now, andyr said: Then again - as Steve Martin said ... talking about music ... is comparable to dancing about architecture. Andy Which is why, when I try to teach people how to use software, I use interpretive dance.
rantan Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 2 minutes ago, scumbag said: And by using language that is unrelated to audio he seems to hit the nail on the head more times that not. Could not agree more. Reviews of audio gear are so laden with cliches that one can almost always predict many of them even before they finish reading the review. Somewhat like real estate listings actually.
Guest scumbag Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 3 minutes ago, rantan said: Could not agree more. Reviews of audio gear are so laden with cliches that one can almost always predict many of them even before they finish reading the review. Somewhat like real estate listings actually. "Ensuited". I love that one.
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