Good read: why comparing specifications is pointless


 

“ … Bitrates, sampling rates, bit sizes, wattages, amplifier classes…. as an audio enthusiast, there are countless specifications to compare. But it is – virtually – all meaningless. Why? Because the specifications that matter are not reported ánd because every manufacturer measures differently. let’s explain that...”

 

 

akg_ca

You take Revel or some other good measuring speaker, put it in a room with hard flat surfaces and you don’t need a FR chart to know that it ain’t singing like it could.

What is the point of having a golf swing panther DAC in a headless panther room? You tell me...

I did tell you.  You need to spend time actually learning what sound reproduction in room involves.  Measurements of rooms can generate incredibly bad decisions especially when it comes to "treatments."  Ask any top acousticians what they think of DIY efforts and they will universally say they are done poorly.  And that people slap this and that on the wall, routinely creating dead rooms.  First thing they do is rip everything out and start over.

Audiophiles can learn to treat room modes however.  There, measurements do tell the truth.  Fixing those when combined with an excellent speaker creates wonderful results.  No need to go and create an ugly room full of padded walls and such.

@amir_asr 

OK, so please share the measurements of YOUR room so we can all benefit from how you address sound reproduction.

You state "audiophiles" can learn to treat room modes. Does that include you???

As for looks try this:

 

@amir_asr 

OK, so please share the measurements of YOUR room so we can all benefit from how you address sound reproduction.

This is not a thread about my room.  Or any room for that matter.  It is about audio gear specs/measurements.  You seem to have no ability to stay on topic.  

But maybe you share Earl's room measurements since you quoted him.  Do you have that?

You state "audiophiles" can learn to treat room modes. Does that include you???

I did my learning many years back.  I now I teach others. Suggest picking up a copy of Dr. Toole's book if you really want to learn the topic. Otherwise, please don't waste our time googling/cutting and pasting stuff.  It is too obvious that you lack any experience in this field.

 

Yes it is pointless unless one knows how to apply the numbers properly.