Reading the above, I notice a resurgence of, "deductive logic vs. experience". "It cannot be so, give me proof (numbers)" vs. "I tried it and experienced (heard) differences"
I respectfully submit that deductive logic, well intentioned (as I wish to believe pbb's to be) when not based on knowledge, can be simple extrapolation at best, sophistic at worst. An ancient example: "All Cretans are liars. I am Cretan." Based on this premise, are Cretans liars or not? Similarly here: "all audiophiles using (so called) isolation devices to affect sound reproduction contend these are beneficial, and they are liars. I am an audiophile using sound reproduction devices."
The earth looking and thereby being flat, by deductive logic we can walk (drive, etc) far enough to reach the end of the world -- and drop off (somewhere south of N Zealand in fact! -- where's Redkiwi of old to refute...:)).
BTW, there is vibration not only from ambient energy from speakers that move air after all, but also (allegedly) from components in the electronics as current passes.
Finally, we can add CAT, YBA and Symphonic Line to the list of manufacturers playing with isolation inside & outside their products. Cheers!
I respectfully submit that deductive logic, well intentioned (as I wish to believe pbb's to be) when not based on knowledge, can be simple extrapolation at best, sophistic at worst. An ancient example: "All Cretans are liars. I am Cretan." Based on this premise, are Cretans liars or not? Similarly here: "all audiophiles using (so called) isolation devices to affect sound reproduction contend these are beneficial, and they are liars. I am an audiophile using sound reproduction devices."
The earth looking and thereby being flat, by deductive logic we can walk (drive, etc) far enough to reach the end of the world -- and drop off (somewhere south of N Zealand in fact! -- where's Redkiwi of old to refute...:)).
BTW, there is vibration not only from ambient energy from speakers that move air after all, but also (allegedly) from components in the electronics as current passes.
Finally, we can add CAT, YBA and Symphonic Line to the list of manufacturers playing with isolation inside & outside their products. Cheers!