You can always tell a pseudo skeptic on a crusade because he keeps telling you blind tests will be surprising, or prove there’s no difference between cables, or prove a super expensive cable is just as good as Radio Shack cable or Monster Cable. Another clue is they never do blind tests themselves. Blind tests are as vulnerable to test errors as any other kind of test. All pseudo skeptic arguments eventually lead to Blind Tests, the pinnacle of pseudo skeptic logic. 🙄
DO CABLES REALLY MATTER?
Yes they do. I’m not here to advocate for any particular brand but I’ve heard a lot and they do matter. High Fidelity reveal cables, Kubala Sosna Elation and Clarity Cable Natural. I’m having a listening session where all of them is doing a great job. I’ve had cables that were cheaper in my system but a nicely priced cable that matches your system is a must. I’m not here to argue what I’m not hearing because I have a pretty good ear. I’m enjoying these three brands today and each is presenting the music differently but very nicely. Those who say cables don’t matter. Get your ears checked. I have a system that’s worth about 30 to 35k retail. Now all of these brands are above 1k and up but they really are performing! What are your thoughts.
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unreceivedogma, Yes blind testing is used all over the place, including in physics. It’s even used by orchestras in auditioning players, to remove things like gender bias: https://www.theguardian.com/women-in-leadership/2013/oct/14/blind-auditions-orchestras-gender-bias But of course, blind testing and science just can’t apply to the mysterious realm of high end audio. It’s Just So Different you see! People can make all the inferences they want in high end audio and magically avoid bias. (Even though, of course, bias can be shown...but don’t let facts get in our way...) |
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