Ear fatigue is caused by higher ordered harmonic distortion that isn't masked by the music or lower ordered harmonics.
My friend who is an audio hardware vendor told me the same thing yesterday. I was complaining about fatigue using a new product.
Is it me or new audio gear is too perfect and give ear fatigue?
Since getting back into the hobby during covid I’ve really enjoyed listening to music vs. bluetooth low quality speakers. Since listening to my Nautilus 803 speakers with old Yamaha Amps (MX1, MX1000) they’ve been sweet sounding and warm.
A lot of people have said the new equipment is near perfect chasing specs, sounding bright and causing ear fatigue.
Curious if people feel the same?