Questions on Measurement

[WXfreak]

But why would you choose to create using ‘broken’ equipment when transparent transducers are readily available.
Keith

Because enjoyment is more important than accuracy.

 

[solderdude]

Because enjoyment is more important than accuracy.

But only for the reproduction side and not even for everyone. It would be completely silly to do that in the creation/production side.

Goole 'the circle of confusion'.

 

[Purité Audio]

Because enjoyment is more important than accuracy.

The very fact that I know I am listening to accurate reproduction brings me enjoyment.
Keith

 

[WXfreak]

The very fact that I know I am listening to accurate reproduction brings me enjoyment.
Keith

Without being in the same environment with the same speakers at the same level how can you say it's accurate?

 

[RexrothPigeon]

how can you say it's accurate?

Understanding Audio Measurements

Here is a tutorial and documentation on measurements I perform. I will update it from time to time to keep it current. Equipment The weapon of choice for me is the Audio Precision Sys-2522. Here is a picture of it in my rack (top box): This is a very capable device able to work both in...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[Keith_W]

Well, both of you are correct.

We know from Toole and Olive's research that accurate speakers are a strong predictor for listener preference. But this is with the provision that the recordings themselves are neutral, and the room hasn't modified the tonal balance of the speaker too much, and that the listener has normal hearing. If any of the provisions are off, then the listener may prefer something else. Not to mention, some people just have weird taste and preference.