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What is Detail / air?

Detail / air

Treble air and micro-detail without harshness

Detail (often called air or transparency) is the fine grain of a recording — cymbal decay, room reverb, fret noise — without harsh sibilance. Hi-Res masters can help, but a good mix matters more. We score how rewarding that detail is on resolving gear.

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What is Detail / air?
Detail (often called air or transparency) is the fine grain of a recording — cymbal decay, room reverb, fret noise — without harsh sibilance. Hi-Res masters can help, but a good mix matters more. We score how rewarding that detail is on resolving gear.

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