I'll reply but I was trying to find out how to not get any notices from this thread anymore. The constant attacks on "audiphile" people and various description of their supposed mindset seems to display the exact type of rigid mindset they are mocking. I'm hoping some kids are just trolling because if these are grown men it's quite embarrassing. despite the faults of some of the other audio forums I've seen at least people seem to want to genuinely help one another. I have experienced that here, but nowhere else have I seen this level of disdain and mockery. I will continue to read Amir's reviews, and I'm grateful for some connections I've made. I all so intend to donate since I want to see Amir continue.I have to say that if this is what constitutes scientific discussions then we have a vastly different definition of the word. VCDAnd which prompt that response?
It is a Sri Yantra, green, gold and purple. I Painted it a few years ago:Is your userpicture some kind of colorblindness test? Because if it is, i think i failed. It's just a red circle with a green circle with a yellow dot in it, isn't it?
Welcome home, son.I came across the OP's post while googling and joined this forum just so I could say, "Amen, brother!"
If you've not seen this level of "disdain and mockery" elsewhere you've lived a sheltered life, or have been part of the audiophool camp that was totally dismissive of objectivist arguments against unwarranted and unsubstantiated cable and electronics claims, that objected to the fact that placebo effect and confirmation bias affects everyone, that automatically banned anyone who brought up DBT and ABX listening tests. Go over to, say, Head-Fi, and play the role of objectivist and see what you get. The "disdain and mockery" here is for people who continue to make unfounded and disproven assertions because, well, they "hear it".I'll reply but I was trying to find out how to not get any notices from this thread anymore. The constant attacks on "audiphile" people and various description of their supposed mindset seems to display the exact type of rigid mindset they are mocking. I'm hoping some kids are just trolling because if these are grown men it's quite embarrassing. despite the faults of some of the other audio forums I've seen at least people seem to want to genuinely help one another. I have experienced that here, but nowhere else have I seen this level of disdain and mockery. I will continue to read Amir's reviews, and I'm grateful for some connections I've made. I all so intend to donate since I want to see Amir continue.I have to say that if this is what constitutes scientific discussions then we have a vastly different definition of the word. VCD
despite the faults of some of the other audio forums I've seen at least people seem to want to genuinely help one another. I have experienced that here, but nowhere else have I seen this level of disdain and mockery. I will continue to read Amir's reviews, and I'm grateful for some connections I've made.. VCD
I'll reply but I was trying to find out how to not get any notices from this thread anymore. The constant attacks on "audiphile" people and various description of their supposed mindset seems to display the exact type of rigid mindset they are mocking. I'm hoping some kids are just trolling because if these are grown men it's quite embarrassing. despite the faults of some of the other audio forums I've seen at least people seem to want to genuinely help one another. I have experienced that here, but nowhere else have I seen this level of disdain and mockery. I will continue to read Amir's reviews, and I'm grateful for some connections I've made. I all so intend to donate since I want to see Amir continue.I have to say that if this is what constitutes scientific discussions then we have a vastly different definition of the word. VCD
Unless you are posting in the Sound Science section, Head-Fi mods will remove any posts that mention blind or ABX testing because they are "off-topic."If you've not seen this level of "disdain and mockery" elsewhere you've lived a sheltered life, or have been part of the audiophool camp that was totally dismissive of objectivist arguments against unwarranted and unsubstantiated cable and electronics claims, that objected to the fact that placebo effect and confirmation bias affects everyone, that automatically banned anyone who brought up DBT and ABX listening tests. Go over to, say, Head-Fi, and play the role of objectivist and see what you get. The "disdain and mockery" here is for people who continue to make unfounded and disproven assertions because, well, they "hear it".
A great reason to avoid that site. Most of the audiophile forums border on insanity when it comes to moderation when questioning commonly held audiophile beliefs.Unless you are posting in the Sound Science section, Head-Fi mods will remove any posts that mention blind or ABX testing because they are "off-topic."
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Wasn't like that 15 or so years ago. Head-fi was pretty balanced, provided info and discussion on headphones and avoided much if the audiophoolery. But it slowly stated changing as amp manufacturers started focusing on that market. People would post some ridiculous claim and then asked if they'd done a DBT ABX, which would bring the rats out of the woodwork. So much BS on that site I had to leave and I'd been on 4 or 5 years at the time.Unless you are posting in the Sound Science section, Head-Fi mods will remove any posts that mention blind or ABX testing because they are "off-topic."
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Yeah I blame AmirWasn't like that 15 or so years ago. Head-fi was pretty balanced, provided info and discussion on headphones and avoided much if the audiophoolery. But it slowly stated changing as amp manufacturers started focusing on that market. People would post some ridiculous claim and then asked if they'd done a DBT ABX, which would bring the rats out of the woodwork. So much BS on that site I had to leave and I'd been on 4 or 5 years at the time.
Head-Fi is good for product announcements and they have a really slick Classifieds section. I pretty much avoid everything else on the site.A great reason to avoid that site. Most of the audiophile forums border on insanity when it comes to moderation when questioning commonly held audiophile beliefs.
Mostly, I avoid that site because I'm not at all interested in headphones (but do own a couple pairs).Head-Fi is good for product announcements and they have a really slick Classifieds section. I pretty much avoid everything else on the site.
I got into headphones when I had kids in middle and high school and couldn't listen to music as I liked. Plus I had started a new job that would have me travelling a good bit and I wanted a decent portable system. Of course, like all things hi-fi it is a "rabbit hole" that sucks you in. I wound up with 5 fairly expensive (for then) headphones, though I guess you'd have to exclude the Grado SR60s from the "expensive" group, along with a couple of headphone amps. My kids are long grown and out on their own and I've used the phones only sparingly in recent years and the amps not at all.Mostly, I avoid that site because I'm not at all interested in headphones (but do own a couple pairs).