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ACTUAL MUSICAL SOUND VS. MEASUREMENTS

Is it just me or am I the only one that has had it with overly pushy audiophiles that push measurements as the end all be all. I’m not talking about healthy discussions on measurements but obnoxious ones that talk down to you because of the measurements of your system or equipment is not perfect for them? All cables and cords are snake oil to them if it doesn’t register on their meters? Am I the only that feels this way? 

calvinj

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hilde45
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Beating up on "measurementalists" is one of this site's favorite hobbies.

I agree that when that approach becomes dogmatic and myopic it is not worth reading. But they're also not worth responding to. So, I'm not aggravated by them.

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hilde45
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Physics and the room will win if the system isn't dialed in. So...both listening and measuring are essential. To many in audio, what I said is kindergarten-level knowledge.

It is time-consuming and meticulous, but the back and forth btw measuring with REW, then adjusting, then listening and repeating really dials things in, including the subs.

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