Audio review magazines are nothing more than ads. The reviews themselves are extended advertisements. Get them for the pictures and the general entertainment value... but viewing a "review' as something you can use to discern what to buy is not very reasonable. All you can get is what things cost, what they look like and a little on their specs... other than that, the review gives you nothing. Audition at home and make your decisions there.
Disappointing audition after great review
Ok, so I read the hi fi mags, in print and on line. I recently read a glowing review of speakers retailing in excess of $10,000. Then I found a dealer with the speakers on display. After listening I came away thinking what wa stat reviewer thinking? Also recently I tried a pair of headphones. Read a glowing review which touted its sonic quality and noted although they were heavy, they were comfortable to wear, even for hours. So I tried those headphones. After 5 minutes I could not wait to get them off.
Makes me wonder- are the reviews little more than shill ads? Sometime I think so.
On the other hand, there is one long time reviewer who seems to hear pretty much what I do. What he likes I like.
What's been your experience?
Makes me wonder- are the reviews little more than shill ads? Sometime I think so.
On the other hand, there is one long time reviewer who seems to hear pretty much what I do. What he likes I like.
What's been your experience?