Audio reviews: too many analogies, never simple, but most of all, never clear.


How many reviews have you read were it takes at least 2 paragraphs for the the reviewer to actually give 
hint this article is actually audio related or even gives mention to what he or she’s reviewing. Get to the subject matter. Leave out your less than perfect dramatic writing skills and lets start hearing about the actual review. I’d rather hear about comparisons between audio components than analogies between wine and taste related to transparency and how that gives rise to what they are getting ready say. What does wine have to do with audio transparency, nothing! Also they have a tendency to talk more about recordings that I’m sure 99% of the readers of the article have never heard of, or would ever listen to.
And when you looking for some sign of what they actually think of the components they’re reviewing they never give you a straight answer; it’s always something that leaves, at least for myself, asking, well where’s the answer. 
hiendmmoe
Interesting comments - at lest some of them.  I always liked Fremers' reviews.  Always felt he reported what he heard, explained what he heard very well, and was honest.  After meeting him many years ago and hearing his system, then I felt I understood what he wrote much better as I could now hear what he was hearing.  Plus he is a very good person.

Happy Listening.
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Doubt the Pulitzer or the “ Noble “ will go to anyone who is unable to construct a cogent and complete sentence, even with the magic Hurricane steering Sharpie. Same thought applies to his followers.
@teajay was that sax unamplified or run thru the PA ? Spending time on the road and in the studio, I would only very very rarely use the same microphone....

I do appreciate the structure and thought that goes into your reviews
This is so sad, none of you know what a good audio review should be.

I good review should be like fresh hummus on an everything bagel, like the sand you discover in your shoes after vacation.  Like the ex-girlfriend who shows up and gives you pets you didn't ask for.
Now you know how to tell the difference.