Not everything can be measured
Every System Audio speaker begins with measurements.
- Frequency response.
- Distortion.
- Electronics.
- Tolerances.
Everything is measured before a speaker leaves our factory. But measurements don’t tell the whole story.
After all, speakers aren’t built for measuring equipment.
They’re built for people. They’re built for music.
Every speaker is also tested by listening
Before a System Audio speaker leaves our factory, one of our engineers listens to it using carefully selected music.
Only then is it approved and packed.
Because music reveals things that measurements can’t.
More than 500 carefully selected tracks
Over the years we’ve collected more than 500 reference tracks, organised into more than 50 playlists.
Each track has earned its place.
Not because it’s famous. Because it tells us something.
Some reveal bass control. Others expose stereo imaging.
Some challenge dynamics. Others uncover the smallest details.
Four tracks to start with
Here are four examples of our test music:
1. Norah Jones – Don’t Know Why
Listen for:
- Natural vocals
- Midrange balance
- Vocal realism
2. Yosi Horikawa – Letter
Listen for:
- Stereo imaging
- Phase accuracy
- Left/right precision
3. Trentemøller – Take Me Into Your Skin
Listen for:
- Bass control
- Resonances
- Low-frequency extension
4. Nils Frahm – Says
Listen for:
- Noise
- Compression
- Control during complex passages
Now it's your turn
Play these tracks on your own music system.
- Listen to the vocals.
- Listen to the bass.
- Listen to the stereo image.
See what your system reveals.
Ready for more?
Experience the music on our award-winning Silverback speakers.
Experience the music on our award-winning Silverback speakers.
Start your own listening journey
Experience it in your own space. 45-day risk-free trial in your own home.
Experience it in your own space. 45-day risk-free trial in your own home.