What's the point of reviewing?

Reviews are fun. They introduce you to products you might miss. If the reviewer understands functionally how a product is designed(a few do) you learn what the designer is trying to do and a bit of if he's going in the direction he wants. If you read enough reviews and get to know a reviewer's tastes If he knows his own and is consistent) over time you may even get a good idea if a product interests you and if it's worth seeking out to audition.

"it’s mute"

LOL, nice...

@voodoolounge 

I think you meant moot. Anyway, when you get to know a reviewer well enough you can begin to give some weight to his conclusions about how something sounds. It's helpful if you can't go somewhere to hear it.

Reading one review about any product is not nearly enough to figure out its potential. One must take the time to read many reviews before you can see any kind of pattern that may fit your listening environment. It usually works for me,  not a fan of auditioning in live rooms as they don't represent mine. 

Reviewing is a starting point, not an end point. Reviewers aren't a talisman or an 8-Ball. I used to rely on them for guidance and learned to just read them for the updates in tech, keep up with what's new, and with the talented ones, for the humor and insights. 

You're basically on your own in this hobby and don't ever see that as a limitation. It's an advantage. Follow your heart and use your ears and you'll be happy. If you click with a certain reviewer, then that can help narrow down choices.

All the best,
Nonoise