Speaker measurements differences


I noticed that one the same speakers’ measurements differ depending who does the measurements.
Here is an example, first link is Stereophile review of Sophia, note the significant peak in 50-60Hz range followed by another one at 200Hz.
Second one is from SoundStage, no trace of this peak.
MF and HF range look almost identical, same spacing of peaks and dips.
http://stereophile.com/loudspeakerreviews/619/index6.html
http://www.soundstagemagazine.com/measurements/wilson_sophia/
Who do you trust?
sashav

Showing 1 response by newbee

Usually differences in measured results are more likely to be the result of methodology than anything else. Were both sets of measurements taken the same distance from the speakers? If not, were the measurements taken from further away where the room effects might have influenced the results or the blending of the drivers in the speaker?

Everything else being equal I would accept the Stereophile reults over most any other reviewers. They have been doing it a long time and their fairly sophisticated.