Do you trust your ears more than measurements?

This all assumes there is one objective or subjective standard for SQ that we would all agree on.  That will never happen!  

This also assumes we hear the same.  We don't.  When I look at a red car do you see the identical color red?  Probably not. Thus we all adjust to our own unique perceptions and, in turn, make adjustments for this uniqueness in our prefered SQ. For me It's more about just having fun with the gear and enjoying the music than striving for a single "best" result.