Welcome to our guide on the top 10 HiFi tracks to test your speakers! Whether you're an audiophile setting up a new system or just want to explore the limits of your current setup, these songs will provide the perfect playground for your speakers. Let’s go!!!
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1. "Hotel California" - Eagles
"Hotel California" is a classic track known for its intricate guitar work and dynamic range. The opening guitar solo alone is a great test of speaker clarity and detail. Listen for the separation between instruments and the detail in the acoustic guitars.
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2. "Bohemian Rhapsody" - Queen
This iconic rock opera by Queen is perfect for testing both the dynamic and frequency range of your speakers. From the gentle piano to the bombastic operatic sections, "Bohemian Rhapsody" will push your system to its limits.
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3. "Billie Jean" - Michael Jackson
The tight bassline and clear vocal delivery in "Billie Jean" are ideal for testing bass response and midrange clarity. Pay attention to how well the speakers handle the punchy bass and crisp percussion.
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4. "Take Five" - Dave Brubeck Quartet
Jazz enthusiasts will appreciate "Take Five" for its complex rhythms and instrumental clarity. The saxophone and drum solos will reveal the precision and tonal balance of your speakers.
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5. "Shape of You" - Ed Sheeran
Modern pop tracks like "Shape of You" are excellent for testing bass response and overall speaker punch. The production values and layered instrumentation will reveal the true capabilities of your sound system.
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6. "Stairway to Heaven" - Led Zeppelin
"Stairway to Heaven" is a timeless rock ballad that transitions from acoustic to electric. This track will test the transition from soft to loud and the overall dynamic range of your speakers.
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7. "Royals" - Lorde
The minimalistic production in "Royals" highlights Lorde's vocals and deep bass. It's a great track to assess how well your speakers handle sparse arrangements and bass-heavy beats.
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8. "Superstylin’" - Groove Armada
Nice bass combination to test your woofer along with some nice vocals to test our "mids" as well.
Have you already watched Groove Armada playing live at our Deezer Sessions? They were playing their hits at the rooftop in the Deezer HQ in Paris!!
9. "Wish You Were Here" - Pink Floyd
Known for its acoustic guitar intro and emotional depth, "Wish You Were Here" is perfect for examining the midrange and overall tonal accuracy of your speakers.
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10. "Africa" - Toto
Africa’s lush production, layered vocals, and the iconic drum beat make it an excellent choice for testing speaker imaging and soundstage. Listen for how well your speakers place the instruments in the virtual space.
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Do you have a favourite HiFi track for testing your speakers? Share it with us in the comments!
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