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...”

 

 

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Amir I did not ask you for anything. I am not your demographic.

You came here. Go back to your catbox then.

And what is this poop?

You are lying again. Your words I do not have time to do listening test doing 300 reviews a year.

Also when I am buying speakers I do not use any review sites. (not yours for sure) 1). again I am not your demographic, 2) I do in home auditions on my system, in my listening room. 

I would never trust any reviewer including or especially you.

 

 

They could not remotely provide consistent results of listening to the same set of speakers. You would want to put your trust in that???

When I perform listening tests, it is not for writing novels. It is to focus and quantify keep weaknesses in products

@amir_asr Good set of arguments about your independence, methods, selectivity. You could depart this thread having done due diligence, and who could blame you. 

 

@amir_asr

You have this backward. I bring the quality.

I have yet to "see" this quality you are claiming. Where is it? In your wooden room with two speakers? In your mystery home theater? LOL.

We have a video from Dolby Labs that defines what a "quality" room posted in this thread. If you are reviewing atmos receivers this should be table stakes at a minimum. You are a dealer, you got the resources, now get started:

 

 

I'd like to slag off most of the posters on this thread.

From what they say, it just seems like the right thing to do....

Translation:  try to be objective and less personal.

On point.  Comparing specifications is utterly pointless unless you also listen to the gear.  If you listen, then specifications have relevance.

@juanmanuelfangioii , don’t you think our guest from ASR has done a fantastic job confirming the title of this thread, basically proving why specs are pointless.

1) He is reviewing speakers in a room that is barren wood so you know whatever the specs say they won’t sound like that in his room (or any other gear played in that room for that matter).

2) He is reviewing home theater gear without actually using it in a home theater so he can only imagine what "the specs"  sound like in real world conditions, LOL.

3) He can’t/won’t fix any of his problems it so the specs will never help, no matter what they are, so essentially, they won’t matter right?