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I woke up with cold ears

I've been doing a lot of critical listening, with a new amp (Luxman 507ux) and new DIY power cable. I've been trying to find an audible benefit or difference in either.


Regardless of my findings, I wanted to share something else, coincidental. I woke up, listened to music and it sounded horrible. Very tinny. Very bright. Gave up and decided to run the dishwasher instead... and guess what? The dishwasher too was too bright!

What I mean is, I was being irritated by the sound of it. To my ears that morning the dishwasher sounded like a chalk board.


What do I think I learned? That my ears are not consistent devices. That they too have their own sensitivities and behaviors which I need to take into account when listening.


erik_squires
erik_squires OP
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And of course, listen with the WHOLE body.


This is an important point I've made before. We don't all listen with our ears alone, for some more than others the somatic experience is as important.


There have not been enough studies about how the body perceives and how to instrument and replicate that. Anyone who can afford the space and speakers needed should count themselves lucky.


Personally why I hate with a mad passion big band jazz, worse live. :)


Best,
E

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soundsrealaudio
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Erik regarding this post.....I have trying to tell you that for years...and I am glad you finally showered......lol
thejeenyus54
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How much you enjoy music, cheeseburgers, sex, or anything else depends on your state of mind. Don't expect to many thrills when you've just awakened...unless its sex.
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geoffkait
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I enjoy cheeseburgers with sex. 
jacksky
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Wonder if any others have experienced....suddenly hearing  in one ear becomes lower in volume.  Slowly my body adjusts and hearing feels normal.....until the volume comes back up minutes later.
almost like only one ear is suffering from airplane pressurization.
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