ABS: What Is The Trouble With Measurements.

@larsman Thanks for letting me joke around a bit.

In seriousness, measurements are nothing by themselves -- context and purpose are necessary. Some don’t care how much sugar is in their coffee -- a lot or a little. "Lot" and "little" are crude measurements, and they’re fine for most people. But if one is diabetic, then weighing out foods is critical, because the context and stakes are different.

Some who say "measurements don’t matter" in audio are saying they can’t matter. Others are saying they simply prefer not to know because they want things to stay informal and fun. They want to keep the hobby a-scientific -- and that’s cool. That’s how I am with sugar in my coffee.

@hilde45 - Of course! I like having fun and joking around....  

And as it happens, I am a diabetic (type 2) - I don't bother with weighing out carbs in food; I can't live like that - I've been at this for over 20 years and I know what makes my blood sugar go up and avoid certain things, and I've got a FreeStyle sensor system that allows me to take a blood sugar measurement any time I want with a sensor attached instead of finger-sticks, so I always know where I'm at and what adjustments, if any, to make! 

Now THOSE measurements I DO care about! 😄

Sugar in coffee!!!😉Gaah!Some measurements are useful to me and have helped me avoid mismatches when considering an upgrade. But most of us know or have learned from past mistakes that putting together components simply because they measure well on paper doesn't work out well.

Same with my driving speed. Don't consult the odometer...ever!

Me either, I use the speedometer. Just like audio, you have to have the right measurement/equipment for what you are trying to do. 

@russ69 Good catch! Actually, I'm a fan of watching the odometer while driving. I'll be darned if I'm going to miss it turning from 99,999 to 100,000!