This is exactly why ASR was created and exists. To take these components and their related specs, and put them on Amir’s test bench. Every time he tests something our knowledge grows wider and deeper in relation to exactly what these components are providing/producing. So far it doesn’t look very promising that what a particular manufacturer advertises as to the performance specifications and reality. We’re learning more and more that we have a wide gap between what we think we are buying/getting and what we actually have. We can only hope that the “ASR effect” is putting pressure on OEMs to be more transparent about their specs and to work towards better designed and engineered products.Indeed. We can't "rely" on specs, just "hope" they are providing some useful info, and take them with a grain of salt. Doesn't sound like the manufacturers were very reputable in the scenario you mentioned . . .
How do we help? Keep sending in kit to be tested and become a Supporter and help finance this operation.