Looking for "the sound of frequencies"

[Paul W]

Several years ago, I saw a fairly detailed list of frequency ranges and a short description of the characteristic "sound" of a rise or dip in each range. The ranges described were about an octave wide, maybe less.

I remember the descriptions as very concise and accurate but I can't find the list. Anyone have a link?

[Brewski]

This might be helpful it isn't the list you're describing but does give reference to range of instruments across the frequency range.

Take it easy
Jay

[panterra]

Is this what you are looking for?

[Sydney]

Several years ago, I saw a fairly detailed list of frequency ranges and a short description of the characteristic "sound" of a rise or dip in each range. The ranges described were about an octave wide, maybe less.

I remember the descriptions as very concise and accurate but I can't find the list. Anyone have a link?

This one includes "subjective terms":
http://renegademinds.com/Portals/0/G...ency-Chart.png
http://www.podcomplex.com/images/pod...view-chart.gif

[timw]

Paul W,

I believe your are referring to the table of subjective colorization terms for rises in frequency response bands given by Martin Colloms in his book "High Performance Loudspeakers". The table is one of the most valuable references for identifying frequency bands by ear that need tuning, a vital part of the crossover development process.

Below is a chart from Martin Collom's "High Performance Loudspeakers" book:
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COLORATION

Boomy, 50 - 80 HZ
Chesty, plummy, 100 - 150 Hz
Boxy, hollow 150 - 300 Hz

Tube like, tunnelly 400 - 600 Hz
Cup like, honky, 700 - 1.2 kHz
Nasal, hard, 1.8 - 2.5 kHz

Presence, upper hardness, wiry 2.5 - 5.0 kHz
Sharp, metallic, sibilant 5.0 - 8.0 kHz
Fizzy, gritty, 10 -15 kHz

[David Crewe]

Here's a good one.
http://www.independentrecording.net/...in_display.htm

[Fast1one]

Here's a good one.

That's the one I was going to recommend since its interactive.