Mnyb wrote: > Objektive characterisation of loudspeakers . Sean Olive of Harman > International had an article about it years ago . > > They claim to have some sort of method involving many different > measurments a staggering undertaking if i remember there where dossens > of them . > > For from small signal electronics, preamps DACs whatever where noise > and distortion is diminishingly small magnitudes below our threshold of > hearing . > Making subjective reviews even more pointless as you actually describe > the source material flowery terms with all kinds of cocnetive bias .
I believe Toole & Olive do the "spinorama" measurements to get a sense of off-axis response for speakers. Alas, I have no access to the usual Google / YouTube information today, but Audioholics talk about it: http://www.audioholics.com/loudspeaker-design/loudspeaker-myths-and-truths/loudspeaker-myths-anechoic-chambers I know Toole has a video that goes into good depth. Yes, once we get into the realm of competent DACs, the differences are so microscopic compared to loudspeakers that it is a waste of time with subjective myth-making. I suppose there is some entertainment value in record recommendations and subjective comments on quality of workmanship, ergonomics, and apparent reliability (notice how frequently reviews like -Stereophile -seem to have issues with faulty gear!). Beyond that, I agree, there is no value in much of the subjective reviews out there when it comes to adjudicating sound quality. I think what is fascinating is how seriously the subjective reviewers take themselves and their opinions. Archimago's Musings: (archimago.blogspot.com) A 'more objective' audiophile blog. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Archimago's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2207 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=108132
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