Thank you for explaining this. I've looked at a few of Z's reviews over the last few years. Not alot by any stretch. And his reviewing process is certainly "unique", if nothing else.
The only time I'll generally look at a Z review is when I can't find better info from a more reliable source (preferably ones that include some kind of measurements). And sometimes his quick "off-the-cuff" takes will fill in one or two additional pieces of info that I didn't know or consider, which can be helpful... Because, as you say, Mr. Z often seems as interested in getting views up as anything else.
I don't think that necessarily makes him a "dishonest reviewer". But it is a bit distracting.
And often less helpful than someone who's giving just their take, with maybe a few measurements to back them up a bit. I think there can be things that a more objective reviewer can miss as well though. So that's why I think both kinds of reviews can have their place.
Although I wouldn't necessarily consider someone like Steve Guttenberg (who is a self-described audiophiliac, and subjectivist) to be a highly reliable source, I have also checked out a few of his videos and headphone reviews as well. For no other reason than to get a different perspective on some of the more popular products.
