> > That is bad science. You have to define the hypothesis first, then > test, then confirm or disclaim it. >
I wasn't putting that forth as an example of good science. My point is that manufacturer's (or modder's) published numbers (if any exist) are suspect at best unless you carefully study thier test conditions. It's very likely that they will set up the test condition that paints thier product in the best light. Even if the test was conducted by an "impartial" third party (Like CR in the Bose anecdote I gave), you have to be very careful that the published results mean what you think they mean. In the end ... all this published numbers stuff is ok as a "jumping off point" when comparing bits of kit, but ultimately it doesn't mean a thing until it's measured by the only piece of test equipment that matters ... your ears. It's also why so much voodoo exists in the Audio industry ... such as the $485 beechwood and lacquer pot-knob. It's pretty easy to CONVINCE yourself that something sounds better ... especially after plunking down a bunch of cash. -- jeffluckett ------------------------------------------------------------------------ jeffluckett's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6179 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28080 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
