I happen to think there’s a bridge/link between the (2)...for those willing to give equal consideration to both measurements & how a device actually sounds in their own living space in their chain of equipment...through listening...even if it’s thought to be anecdotal.
There aren't much locals and guys who responded here that does not use their ears. What they tried to tell you is that there is no link between measurements and subjective evaluations. Most here (incl. me) think/suspect you did use your ears. And as Amirm said there is nothing wrong with them (I would add: most likely).
One can believe: there is only measurements and measurements don't matter/say anything.
One can also believe measurements say something but not all can be measured and humans can hear something that isn't shown by measurements.
This is what you (and thousands of others) believe because the hear things and what one hears MUST be true.
It is the last part where most of the regulars/responders here have different views than you have. Mostly because they found out over the years that the brain can deceive you in a very convincing way IF you don't adhere to a certain way of testing while using the ears only.
They (as well as I) know your test method (listening while knowing what is used) results in incorrect assesments.
Let me encourage you to do your audio testing in another (much more difficult and exhausting and time consuming way) and do audibility tests.
This way you can learn about both sides of the medal. Most respondents hear DO already know about both methods and probably have applied both methods and learned from it.
I suggest to stick around and learn about those methods and try it for yourself.
Not everyone is equally patient and have a profound dislike for people that use their ears but interpret incorrectly. That's why some of the replies are snarky and 'rude'.