Burmester – Art for the Ear 3
Burmester – Art for the Ear 3 is a legendary high-end audiophile reference CD from Burmester Audiosysteme, designed for serious listeners who want to experience true hi-fi sound, natural dynamics, deep soundstage, precise stereo imaging and excellent tonal balance. This carefully selected compilation combines jazz, blues, classical music, world music and acoustic recordings, making it a perfect album for testing speakers, amplifiers, DACs, headphones and complete high-end stereo systems.
This album is highly recommended for fans of audiophile test discs, Burmester reference CDs, high-resolution sound demos, hi-fi demonstration music, lossless FLAC recordings and premium audio system evaluation. The strength of Art for the Ear 3 is its variety: intimate vocals, powerful blues, natural acoustic instruments, classical detail, deep percussion and wide dynamic range.
On a good system, listen for the space around the instruments, the depth of the soundstage, the tightness of the bass, the clarity of the midrange, and the way each track reveals the quality of your audio setup. This is not just background music — it is a true audiophile listening experience made to show what a high-quality stereo system can do.
Recommended Tracks / What You Must Hear
Melissa Walker – “A Time For Love”
A beautiful vocal jazz track and a strong test for female vocal purity, smooth midrange and intimate soundstage. Listen to the natural placement of the voice and the softness of the recording.
John Lee Hooker – “Early One Morning”
A must-hear blues track with raw atmosphere and character. Excellent for testing vocal texture, guitar realism, rhythm and emotional presence.
Bennie Wallace – “It’s The Talk Of The Town”
Recommended for jazz lovers. Listen for the saxophone tone, room ambience, dynamic expression and natural instrument body.
Hans Theessink – “The Planet”
A great audiophile track for deep male vocals, acoustic guitar detail, bass weight and warm organic sound. Very suitable for testing loudspeakers and tube amplifiers.
Hugh Masekela – “Stimela”
One of the most powerful tracks on the album. A reference piece for live energy, dynamics, percussion, brass impact, bass control and large soundstage reproduction.
Yim Hok Man – “Poem of Chinese Drums”
A spectacular track for testing speed, impact, transient response, deep bass and room-shaking percussion. This is one of the best tracks to demonstrate the power and control of a high-end audio system.