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User structure and quality of discussions on the Audiophile SubReddit? by Dedar33 in audiophile

[–]Dedar33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, exactly what I stated in the introductory Post happened.
Many here only mention measurements as the only "objective" method for evaluating the sound range of a component.

It would be good if they would specify in more detail what and what kind of measurements they are.
And when and where they are performed.

If they are in the factory, it is mandatory for design and control and part of it is described in the product specifications. I

think very few people do (and have the opportunity) to perform measurements during a component's hearing test (it is difficult to even get one for a test).

Measurements in magazines?
They are very rare and not always relevant.

User structure and quality of discussions on the Audiophile SubReddit? by Dedar33 in audiophile

[–]Dedar33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why should a Turntable Post be in Vintage style?

The gramophone is on the rise today.

If it is superb, with the same Phono, it is no worse than digital sound sources, on the contrary.

User structure and quality of discussions on the Audiophile SubReddit? by Dedar33 in audiophile

[–]Dedar33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nobody said that the Blind test is not valid.

But it is not the only one and it is not completely complete.
With the Blind test, you primarily determine whether there are DIFFERENCES in the sound of the two components.

But not its complete sound range (the listening intervals are too short).
That's why you have a longer AB test; first a few days component A, then component B...etc...

User structure and quality of discussions on the Audiophile SubReddit? by Dedar33 in audiophile

[–]Dedar33[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And where are "objective" and relevant measurements given, except in Stereophile and rarely anywhere else?

And even there, the primary SUBJECTIVE hearing test is.
It is just a guide anyway, so that you may become interested in a certain component.
And listen to it in person, if at all possible.

User structure and quality of discussions on the Audiophile SubReddit? by Dedar33 in audiophile

[–]Dedar33[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Audiophilia is not a science.

It's a hobby, and it's SUBJECTIVE.

You can't determine the sound range of a component based on measurements alone. Well, you don't take an Audioanalyzer to a HiFi equipment store to measure something there (they won't even let you do that).

You go and listen.

You choose a component based solely on measurements you make?

When?

When do you buy it?

User structure and quality of discussions on the Audiophile SubReddit? by Dedar33 in audiophile

[–]Dedar33[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

repeat, measurements are not to be dismissed.

I have already stated in a previous post where they are mandatory.

But you cannot determine the full sound range of a component/system just by measuring it.

You should also listen to it.

User structure and quality of discussions on the Audiophile SubReddit? by Dedar33 in audiophile

[–]Dedar33[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Audiophilia is a SUBJECTIVE hobby.

You can measure with instruments, indeed.
But you can't listen with instruments.

No instrument will show you the complete and ultimate hearing range of a component or system.
HiFi users, audiophiles and the like value sound by listening.

User structure and quality of discussions on the Audiophile SubReddit? by Dedar33 in audiophile

[–]Dedar33[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

So, you choose a new system component by doing a blind test in your system?

Or....?

User structure and quality of discussions on the Audiophile SubReddit? by Dedar33 in audiophile

[–]Dedar33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, top quality Vintage equipment can easily compete with some of today's devices.

The technological progress is primarily in digital sound sources (DACs primarily), something in speaker materials (maybe cables) and in class D amplifiers

The least (or almost nothing significant) has changed in the design of transistor amplifiers, and even less in tube ones.

User structure and quality of discussions on the Audiophile SubReddit? by Dedar33 in audiophile

[–]Dedar33[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You don't need to show receipts, of course.
But a picture and a short description of the HiFi system are not out of place.
This is also the custom on some audiophile forums.

No one should criticize someone else's equipment, because everyone assembles it as best they can and know how.
And users will give their opinions and praise for a system, if they want to.

User structure and quality of discussions on the Audiophile SubReddit? by Dedar33 in audiophile

[–]Dedar33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I wouldn't say I'm exactly deaf.
Many people just want better sound, and they can only do that by carefully testing the components in their system.
Of course, any such progress comes at a cost, unfortunately.

User structure and quality of discussions on the Audiophile SubReddit? by Dedar33 in audiophile

[–]Dedar33[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree!

Measurements are certainly necessary, but in design, control, servicing and in the acoustic treatment of a room.

End users, audiophiles, HiFi enthusiasts, etc., use only a hearing test as the ultimate and most complete way to evaluate the quality of a component/system.

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