This may be an idiotic comment made by an ignorant person, but why don't you post updated pictures of your system and room? And yeah, I'm talking to you!
How do you judge audio components and speakers?
I would say - listening to music you're familiar with, and comparing. We can talk about tight/bloomy bass, midrange clarity, treble extension and things of that nature. We can also be very specific with regards to how a particular track is supposed to sound; based on high-performance gear that we were able to experience - but only if it purports to be accurate without sonic colorations. Therefore, I guess you could say we have a reference point. This part is what I would consider "objective performance."
Along with this, measurements go hand-in-hand.
On the other side of the coin - subjective performance is how we "want our systems to sound." If the vocals are too bright or sharp, if snares or unpleasant sounding instrumentals ruin an otherwise good song, it's usually because the system is too accurate. So high-end audio is about chasing an ideal that doesn't exist in reality - but in the minds of audiophiles who are seeking a very particular kind of sonic presentation that bodes well with their music library as a whole....giving you just enough detail to keep you interested, while at the same time having a sense of realism, presence, and imaging that makes the speakers dissapear. We are seeking the illusion of a live performance.
The above are just my points. Feel free to share what you think. If you think I'm wrong, I don't mind.
Cheers.
Jack
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Did i disrespect you ? Then it is not necessary to add that :
I discuss acoustic matter... From my experiments... Posting images has no usefulness...No room is the same ... And my audio room is not a model , it is my location to listen and experiment... Imagine the number of idiots who will speak to me rudely or without any respect when seeing a room with heavily modified speakers, and hundred of devices and Helmholtz resonators made with junk? Why do you think i never add photos to my virutal page? Did you catch? Ignorant people associate audio experience with esthetic and price tag... It is possible to create an audio room esthetical yes but at high cost not with junk material and homemade devices ... But acoustic science work without price tag attached to the devices...
And if you speak to me like you just did forget me... YEAH! i speak to you...
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How to judge audio equipment? Solely on the looks. Just kidding. Although ... I bet quite some equipment choices get based on that. To judge a system is largely subjective. Some like vocal jazz, some like hard rock ... they may require completely different setups. I think @electroslacker nailed it ... if it makes you smile and feel good, then the sound is good (for you). Oh, and reviews. I guess most of us read reviews before buying? Even though it’s a non ideal way to judge if I will like the sound, I want to know what others think of a product. I once bought a pair of earbuds solely based on reviews. Every review said they have incredible, actually unbelievable, sound for their price. I got myself a pair and guess what? They make me smile every time. Their price? Incredible indeed ... $7,95.
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I am not surprized that people judge on look... It is not my actual system be the way... I know i could not post Helmholtz resonators made with cardboard rolls, straws. and plumbers pipes... 😁😊 This page is not my actual acoustic room... Sometimes the post we put on the air described us... My virtual page is a mirror... Be concerned!
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