Drummer's take on the test

Musician and Crutchfield advisor, Drummer (Guess what instrument he plays!), regularly reviews albums on YouTube, so he was game to join the listening test. Here are his impressions for some of the tracks:

"Paris" by The Chainsmokers – "Being a current pop track, done mostly or completely on a computer with all digital instruments, the low end has an excellent resonance when the sub is cranked up. Totally adds another dimension to the song."

“Concerto for 2 Cellos in G minor” by Antonio Vivaldi – "This was a surprising one since this track is all strings, and without the sub, it’s mostly mids and highs. With the sub, all the low end is brought forward and creates a three-dimensional soundscape."

“Diamond Girl” by Seals & Crofts – "You don’t really think bass when you think Seals & Crofts, but this song truly benefitted from the sub addition."

“Main Title (Theme from Jaws)” by John Williams – "This song went from 'meh' to terrifying. Wow. Without the bass, it sounded like a two-foot deep kiddie pool, and with the bass, it sounded like the crushing depths of the darkest parts of the ocean."

“Rain” by The Beatles – “Paul’s melodic bass line fills in all the gaps left between Ringo’s drum fills, and all those highs and lows are an essential part of this song’s construction. When you turn the sub on, you will not get a booming low end; you’ll get a more pronounced low end. It’s like hearing the song for the first time all over again."

“Lost and Lookin’” by Sam Cooke – "This was one of my favorites in the group. The track was probably recorded to a 2-track or 4-track tape deck and mixed down to create a mono mix, as was the case in the early 60’s. The difference between this and the Beatles’ track is that this is mostly bass and vocals. The separation of the two is astounding when the sub is turned on. The bass gains a more round, smooth expression, and the vocals remain articulate and crisp on top of it. It sounded like Sam and his group were playing live in the car. Very cool!"