Colonel7
Addicted to Fun and Learning
I've noticed of late that a number of threads devolve quickly into objectivist versus subjectivist name-calling or strawmen. This often happens when someone new gets on the site. Some things for all to consider but especially new folks.
This is Audio Science Review. The name has meaning.
Measurements have value. If objective measurements are done consistently according to established and accepted methods, we have bases for comparison. People here are passionate about this. They are also passionate about what it is that can be and should be measured, and how that is done. If you don't agree with these statements or are not at least open to them then there are probably better sites and fora for you.
Measurements inform us as does the community. There are a lot of different types of folks here. Some want to be better informed about audio and are on a lifelong journey for knowledge. To name just a few, these can be enthusiasts, sound engineers, speaker designers, software architects, journalists, gear restoration experts, repair technicians, and some who've literally written the book(s) on sound. People are incredibly giving of their knowledge and often their money through donations or gear to be tested by Amir--nevermind Amir who tests, writes, reviews, and provides us with this opportunity. Please remember that.
For some measurements help to make decisions, like what to purchase or not to purchase, or for an objective reality test. There's been a lot of myths and pseudoscientific "products" debunked here. At the same time a lot of folks like me originally stumbled upon this site to gauge a purchase--a site with real and replicable measurements! Some just might want to see what Amir recommends or a score and that's fine. They might just stay and learn.
Purchasing decisions are bound by individual use cases and this centers on what is valued--in other words where the lines between objectivity and subjectivity start to blur.
Use cases are defined by our preferences and vice versa. It could be the room, aesthetics, where designed or manufactured, absolute state-of-the-art, DIY, near-field, off-axis, fixed budget, digital only, all-in-one, no subs, multiple subs, resale, decades of durability, one music genre only, pc only, mechanical over software, planar over box, and on and on. This is subjective and based on our preferences. So please don't claim only measurements or only listening experience are the two buckets (or pits) everyone else falls into.
At the end of the day this is a learning community and wer'e here to learn about audio. Scientifically of course!
This is Audio Science Review. The name has meaning.
Measurements have value. If objective measurements are done consistently according to established and accepted methods, we have bases for comparison. People here are passionate about this. They are also passionate about what it is that can be and should be measured, and how that is done. If you don't agree with these statements or are not at least open to them then there are probably better sites and fora for you.
Measurements inform us as does the community. There are a lot of different types of folks here. Some want to be better informed about audio and are on a lifelong journey for knowledge. To name just a few, these can be enthusiasts, sound engineers, speaker designers, software architects, journalists, gear restoration experts, repair technicians, and some who've literally written the book(s) on sound. People are incredibly giving of their knowledge and often their money through donations or gear to be tested by Amir--nevermind Amir who tests, writes, reviews, and provides us with this opportunity. Please remember that.
For some measurements help to make decisions, like what to purchase or not to purchase, or for an objective reality test. There's been a lot of myths and pseudoscientific "products" debunked here. At the same time a lot of folks like me originally stumbled upon this site to gauge a purchase--a site with real and replicable measurements! Some just might want to see what Amir recommends or a score and that's fine. They might just stay and learn.
Purchasing decisions are bound by individual use cases and this centers on what is valued--in other words where the lines between objectivity and subjectivity start to blur.
Use cases are defined by our preferences and vice versa. It could be the room, aesthetics, where designed or manufactured, absolute state-of-the-art, DIY, near-field, off-axis, fixed budget, digital only, all-in-one, no subs, multiple subs, resale, decades of durability, one music genre only, pc only, mechanical over software, planar over box, and on and on. This is subjective and based on our preferences. So please don't claim only measurements or only listening experience are the two buckets (or pits) everyone else falls into.
At the end of the day this is a learning community and wer'e here to learn about audio. Scientifically of course!