I generally don’t read much on this site. Mostly because the topics seem a little silly. In this case, everyone likes what they like, almost never the same as someone else on a regular basis. I work for a company that requires a hearing test every year. My position doesn’t require the test, but I do it anyway just to see how my hearing is doing. I am 71 and think my hearing is great. Wrong, during the last 5 years, my hearing has degraded considerably. Not for regular hearing, but for the higher notes, dropped lots. I hear base just fine, but the highs stop at 14db. I’m told that is normal for my age. The question becomes how much do you spend to improve the sounds you can’t hear? My digital system now, sounds as good as my analog system did years ago. Buy and listen to what sounds good to you. Don’t argue the point, it’s a futile argument that can never be solved.
The Absurdity of it All
50-60-70 year old ears stating with certainty that what they hear is proof positive of the efficacy of analog, uber-cables, tweaks...name your favorite latest and greatest audio "advancement." How many rock concerts under the bridge? Did we ever wear ear protection with our chain saws? Believe what you will, but hearing degrades with age and use and abuse. To pontificate authority while relying on damaged goods is akin to the 65 year old golfer believing his new $300 putter is going to improve his game. And his game MAY get better, but it is the belief that matters. Everything matters, but the brain matters the most.
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