Brightness update

[Womaz]

The listed tracks have helped me understand what you are hearing.  A previous system of mine performed in a similar way, although usually above a certain volume.  The issue was removed when I added an EQ box, although at the time I was attempting to improve the bass! But the flatter frequency range must have helped.
I now have Phantoms and none of the tracks cause me any problems, although I can understand how some might (see comments below).  Of course, some users suggest that the Phantoms' highs are 'poor' so maybe I am not in a position to judge.  

I still apply EQ and, time permitting, I'll see if I can provoke the brightness issues by tweaking the highs.


Tini Tempah Miami to Ibiza......his voice sounds sharp and then when the music kicks in....way too bright

nothing in this track suggests there should be an issue

The Maccabees - Marks to Prove it.....worst offender of all. I actually struggle to listen to this track at all now. The cymbals etc kick in after about a minute and its dreadful

this track appears very compressed in comparison to the others so is surprising it causes an issue

Oasis - Supersonic ......cymbals just too bright.....tinny.....hissing

yes, I understand how they could be a problem

Birdy - Skinny Love, beautiful voice until about a minute in and then she sings " told you to be patient told you to be " ...sibilance and sounds like a hissing snake

yes, again, I understand

Kasey Chambers - These Pines --- starts fine but then her voice after about 30 seconds is just piercing.

very definitely yes to this being a problem

So on a lot of the tracks you hear the same as me then. That is interesting. Maybe just some music is like this on a better system. The devialet and Melco are quite a step up from the old MusicAl fidelity M6 Amp i used to have.
Really appreciate all the time and effort you have put in to help me. This forum is my saving grace