jkeny wrote: > If only the so-called scientific minded would just show some semblance > of inquisitiveness, it would be a refreshing break from the usual > cynicism. >
if? The cynicism is based on the lack of inquisitiveness of high end audiophiles in general. In 1977 some friends of mine and I developed an improved methodology for doing listening tests that controlled the following well-known biasing factors: (1) Use comparisons to a fixed, reliable standard. (2) Minimize switch over times. Don't rely on cable-swapping, (3) Use proper level matching. (4) Listening to the identical same piece of music or drama synchronized within a few milliseconds. (5) Concealing the true identity of the UUTs from the listener Applying these controls is well known to vastly change the outcomes of listening tests, and generally makes them conform far better to other independently obtained knowledge about sound quality. So of course the world of audiophilia picked up these new techniques with open arms and adopted them as their new standard. (sarcasm!) Reality is that they (including Jkeny) have been ranting and raving ever since about how these innovations desensitize their ears and foil their abilities to enjoy music. > > It seems as though anything that these people are afraid of > demonstrating any interest or inquisitiveness less they be seen as > succumbing to a weakness. > That does indeed describe the reaction of about 99% of high end audiophiles, reviewers and manufacturers to these scientifically proven innovations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ arnyk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=64365 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=103818 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
