The question you asked is very good. I read it carefully but could not find anyone to help me understand it. Anyone can describe it correctly here https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/empirical-evidence-the-gap-bik-between-subjective-and-objective
Empirical Evidence?...the gap between subjective and objective
As a curious music guy without science background, I stand in awe and gratitude for audio's accomplishments in the last half-century. From Julian Hirsch's "Stereo Review" to the here and now, Julian's measurements calling the shots vs "trust your ears." I solidly embrace both camps. Hard science gets us close, then the loosening of emotions in guiding us home.
Some years ago, I stood on a lower Manhattan Street corner, absorbing the cacophony. Surrounded by moving objects, sirens, vendors, helicopters, humanity...how can 2 channel replicate this? A distant friend with the pockets to chase high-end surround, smiles. More importantly, how could that experience be measured and compared with any degree of accuracy? "Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence." Thoughts?
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