Critical listening occurs when you listen to the reproduction. Musical enjoyment occurs when you listen to the performance. From rain on the roof or birds chirping, from clock/radio or high $$$ system, to live music, the choice is yours to behold.
What is "critical listening"?
Is critical listening the art of finding nits on a bald head or a is it a hard fought for level of listening acumen and competence that prevents one from buying second rate equipment? If there is such a thing, does it enhance the listening experience or detract from it?
At what point is it safe or correct to self-anoint and wear the mantle of "critical listener"?
At what point is it safe or correct to self-anoint and wear the mantle of "critical listener"?