Enter the pseudo scientists. Next up, a pseudo scientist will start yelling, “But you can’t hear it in a controlled blind test!” 🤬 Or some other psychological claptrap. Think of it like 12 Angry Pseudo Scientists on steroids.
Why Do Schumann Resonators Work?
Schumann Resonators are little boxes you plug into the wall that produce electromagnetic radiation tuned to 7.83 Hz. This is the frequency that the earth/atmosphere system “rings” at when the Earth is struck by lightning. It is also a common frequency your brain “ticks” at.
When employed in the listening room, many people claim it makes their audio sound better. If this is true, then what is the mechanism of action?
-Is it a matter of the resonator producing a more relaxed mental state?
-Does it help block or alter electromagnetic interference?
-Does it add its own electromagnetic interference to your system that just so happens to be pleasing?
I experimented with one recently and what I noticed is that it seemed to remove some of the high frequency nasties or what some might call “digital glare” (although digital glare can also show up in analog systems). When I made this observation, the resonator was placed right next to my power strip that my CD player, preamp and some other devices are plugged into.
My “proof” of the effect is that I could turn the volume up louder than usual without it sounding “too loud.” The sound levels of the system weren’t any quieter, it’s just that the digital glare was reduced so that I could go louder before thinking “this is too loud,” which usually isn’t a sound level thing per se but the point as which some frequency (often the highs) become irritating.
So who here has experience with these devices? Do you like them? Does anyone know why they work?
When employed in the listening room, many people claim it makes their audio sound better. If this is true, then what is the mechanism of action?
-Is it a matter of the resonator producing a more relaxed mental state?
-Does it help block or alter electromagnetic interference?
-Does it add its own electromagnetic interference to your system that just so happens to be pleasing?
I experimented with one recently and what I noticed is that it seemed to remove some of the high frequency nasties or what some might call “digital glare” (although digital glare can also show up in analog systems). When I made this observation, the resonator was placed right next to my power strip that my CD player, preamp and some other devices are plugged into.
My “proof” of the effect is that I could turn the volume up louder than usual without it sounding “too loud.” The sound levels of the system weren’t any quieter, it’s just that the digital glare was reduced so that I could go louder before thinking “this is too loud,” which usually isn’t a sound level thing per se but the point as which some frequency (often the highs) become irritating.
So who here has experience with these devices? Do you like them? Does anyone know why they work?
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zardozmike What generator are you using and what is recommended. >>>>I’m still thinking about the question. 😲 |
mijostyn Do Schumann resonators make Hi Fi’s sound better. If anything they would make them sound worse. Suppose your turntables resonance was set at a nice 8 Hz. Creating a strong 7.83 Hz electromagnetic pulse near the turntable could theoretically get the tonearm bouncing at 8 Hz. >>>>>So, you think electromagnetic waves are mechanical waves? I suggest you don’t quit your day job. |
mijostyn The original theory behind Schumann resonators was that if you created an electromagnetic pulse at 7.83 Hz (the loudest Schumann resonance point. I think there are 8 total up to 45 Hz) you will overwhelm all the man made electromagnetic pollution and create a more healthy environment. It is a hard argument to make because in this environment we live much longer due to a multitude of reasons. >>>>No, the reason the theory that the Schumann frequency is overwhelmed by modern electromagnetic waves like radio, TV and microwaves doesn’t make sense is because all of those types of waves can and do coexist without interfering or canceling each other. They are at the opposite ends of the spectrum.🔚🔜 Hel-loo! Even satellite uplink and downlink signals of many GHz won’t interfere if they are offset just a couple MHz. Duh! |
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