To revisit audiokinesis' post for a moment...
"1. Up to this point, the model has been tested in one listening room.
(....and likely with the same equipment parameters, cables, source, etc.)
"2. The model doesn’t include variables that account for nonlinear distortion (and to a lesser extent, perceived spatial attributes).
("....we just listened with the same ears and stuff, took notes, and attempted to make specific judgements on what we perceived."...)
"3. The model is limited to the specific types of loudspeakers in our sample of 70."
(...which would all be considered 'vintage' by now....one would hope such has improved, even if repeated with 70 'specific current versions'....)
...and it's generally accepted that no speaker pair in a different room, driven by 'X' equipment and accoutrement', listened to by different ears coupled to a different wetware bias will Ever sound the same.
All Stereophile publishes is a humble opinion that one pays for....or not.
"Seas is the gold standard..." For you...perhaps shared by others....or not.
Perfection is a myth. One can pursue it, but like the gold @ rainbows' end, a dream. Some feel they've attained it, some just revel in the pursuit.
One hopes you enjoy the music that drives your vehicle, be it 'Toyota' or 'Ferrari'. Otherwise, this begins another forum that spans pages of chatter proving nothing except persistence to no real end.
I'm done, and out.
Have 'fun'....cheers, J
"1. Up to this point, the model has been tested in one listening room.
(....and likely with the same equipment parameters, cables, source, etc.)
"2. The model doesn’t include variables that account for nonlinear distortion (and to a lesser extent, perceived spatial attributes).
("....we just listened with the same ears and stuff, took notes, and attempted to make specific judgements on what we perceived."...)
"3. The model is limited to the specific types of loudspeakers in our sample of 70."
(...which would all be considered 'vintage' by now....one would hope such has improved, even if repeated with 70 'specific current versions'....)
...and it's generally accepted that no speaker pair in a different room, driven by 'X' equipment and accoutrement', listened to by different ears coupled to a different wetware bias will Ever sound the same.
All Stereophile publishes is a humble opinion that one pays for....or not.
"Seas is the gold standard..." For you...perhaps shared by others....or not.
Perfection is a myth. One can pursue it, but like the gold @ rainbows' end, a dream. Some feel they've attained it, some just revel in the pursuit.
One hopes you enjoy the music that drives your vehicle, be it 'Toyota' or 'Ferrari'. Otherwise, this begins another forum that spans pages of chatter proving nothing except persistence to no real end.
I'm done, and out.
Have 'fun'....cheers, J