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1. Knowledge is power. We are much better off with these measurements than without.
2. Expect the unexpected. There have been some surprises like the KEF R3 topping the field in passive speakers while the LS50 measured meh.
3. Controversy is part of life. There was a lively discussion about why @amirm liked the M16 better than the R3. The mystery was solved with a little EQ.
4. Don't frorget the preference index is only one number. It can be adjusted for adding a sub, but not for low output. Speakers with 4" mid/low drivers can't play loud.
5. A little EQ can work miracles. My LS50's sound a lot better with some adjustments to deal with known frequency response deviations. Could preference scores be recomputed for EQ on some kind of a consistent basis? Conversely, bad dispersion can't be easily fixed. Do we need a separate dispersion index?
6. Some people must be really fortunate to have a perfect room. The Klippel shows simulated room response in what looks like a perfect room. My room goes nuts between 100 and 200Hz no matter what I put in there. Remember that uneven response lead to EQ-ing the R3's with a big improvement in sound.
7. I believe the science behind this is good. If you don't like the science, take the argument somewhere else.
8. Never forget the result is about preference of A over B. Not everyone has the same tastes. That's why electrostatics and Maggies remain popular.
Edited to eliminate a source of ambiguity.
2. Expect the unexpected. There have been some surprises like the KEF R3 topping the field in passive speakers while the LS50 measured meh.
3. Controversy is part of life. There was a lively discussion about why @amirm liked the M16 better than the R3. The mystery was solved with a little EQ.
4. Don't frorget the preference index is only one number. It can be adjusted for adding a sub, but not for low output. Speakers with 4" mid/low drivers can't play loud.
5. A little EQ can work miracles. My LS50's sound a lot better with some adjustments to deal with known frequency response deviations. Could preference scores be recomputed for EQ on some kind of a consistent basis? Conversely, bad dispersion can't be easily fixed. Do we need a separate dispersion index?
6. Some people must be really fortunate to have a perfect room. The Klippel shows simulated room response in what looks like a perfect room. My room goes nuts between 100 and 200Hz no matter what I put in there. Remember that uneven response lead to EQ-ing the R3's with a big improvement in sound.
7. I believe the science behind this is good. If you don't like the science, take the argument somewhere else.
8. Never forget the result is about preference of A over B. Not everyone has the same tastes. That's why electrostatics and Maggies remain popular.
Edited to eliminate a source of ambiguity.
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