Instrumental entrances are strikingly swift, so that moments like a tremolo guitar or synth bouncing between stereo channels flutter back and forth like a trill from a fine concert pianist. Instrumental timbres rise to the surface with ease, especially noticeable in complex textures like woody percussion or crunchy guitar tones that blaze with extra spark. Tonally, the sound signature has a forward push in the upper frequencies that makes acoustic guitar and strings sound lighter. It’s a fun tweak that adds some style points. Bass is rich, pointed, and ramped up, so that I preferred to EQ it down a couple notches. Occasionally, deep hits still sound more assertive than expected, but the overall depth provides a grounded foundation for the smooth midrange and more whimsical higher frequencies. Comparing songs like Sgt Pepper’s “Good Morning,” the S3 stood above heavy hitters like the Sony XM6 and AirPods Max, with more readily revealed sizzle and layering to moments like the raucous horns in the right channel. Standout details like key clicks at center right, or the …