25k Violin vs $6 million Violin: Can YOU hear the difference?

Which sound do you prefer?
One is a moderately priced modern instrument at $25,000 USD and another is a Stradivarius made in 1717 priced at $6 million USD. Which violin do you prefer?
#shorts

[otherryan]

They both sound fantastic, but both are a tad out of my budget 😩😩

[justiceperhay]

Twoset has trained me well! As soon as you started playing the second one, I knew the first one was the 6 mil violin.

[nightblizzard]

Ok. I’m just impressed that he can hold 6 million in his hand and not break a sweat. 👍

[KevintheScienceNerd]

Honestly I spotted the Stradivarius immediately. It was the depth of the tone

[GourSmith]

I knew right away when I heard the first one that it was the 6 mil strad. Such a warm, smooth sound.

[abigail]

Sheeeesh I thought the modern one had a richer sound—

[theMusicNotes]

The brief squeak in the second one gave it away...

[nb]

I am absolutely no expert, not even close. The difference I can hear is that the Strad’s sound is totally open, with a very clear brighter tone and excellent projection which can easily rise above an orchestra during a performance. With that said, I’m VERY impressed with the modern 25K violin. While it is not quite as clear as the Strad and is a bit nasally on the low strings, it has really wonderful projection and a very warm sweet tone; I really like it. Being that it is a new 25k violin against a grand Strad, I think it held up very well. The modern violin maker has serious skills, who is it? The modern violin is still new and will open up more (slight nasal tone will disappear) over time as it is played. I wouldn’t hesitate for a moment to purchase it.

Tim you’re a fantastic Violinist and you did justice to both violins, thanks for this video😀

[jsot]

Give that 25 grand violin some 300 years of good playing and then we'll talk. 😁 It actually sounds amazing!

[gracesviolin]

Wait I liked the modern $25k one more. 😱

[ladydoom]

I prefer 1st one, it sounds so fine and soulful 💖✨

[angerkitten]

So u just be having 6.25 million dollars worth of violin in your living room.

[TheChrisBreyShow]

Your eyes gave it away, you looked at the first one with love and the second with disappointment

[musiclessonsu]

In case you didn’t hear, the second one had a slight screech to it when he played the high notes. Also, the first one had a VERY crisp and clear sound with BEAUTIFUL transitions, while the second one was more soft and modern

[OysterTran]

I prefer the second one. I think i sounds somehow warmer.

[holgerdanske]

I actually prefer the $25.000 violin!
I have listened several times to be sure of my judgement...
It has a very beautifull sound on the G string...
However $25.000 is not a cheap violin!
When you buy a Strad you also buy a myth, a signature...

[liamnevilleviolist]

Also, the mic isn't picking up everything. Please place the microphone in the middle row of a concert hall of your choosing, and with a full orchestra behind you ;)

[redcarnation]

The modern one had a more warm and juicy sound

[timschuit]

Imagine winning the lottery and spending 6 million dollars on a violin...

[jonhh]

I like the sweet, mellow and singing tone of the first one. I like the focus, depth and clarity of the second one. Great playing Timothy !