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Did Amir Change Your Mind About Anything?

It’s easy to make snide remarks like “yes- I do the opposite of what he says.”  And in some respects I agree, but if you do that, this is just going to be taken down. So I’m asking a serious question. Has ASR actually changed your opinion on anything?  For me, I would say 2 things. I am a conservatory-trained musician and I do trust my ears. But ASR has reminded me to double check my opinions on a piece of gear to make sure I’m not imagining improvements. Not to get into double blind testing, but just to keep in mind that the brain can be fooled and make doubly sure that I’m hearing what I think I’m hearing. The second is power conditioning. I went from an expensive box back to my wiremold and I really don’t think I can hear a difference. I think that now that I understand the engineering behind AC use in an audio component, I am not convinced that power conditioning affects the component output. I think. 
So please resist the urge to pile on. I think this could be a worthwhile discussion if that’s possible anymore. I hope it is. 

chayro
mikethehunterguy
52 posts
 

For me, ASR is a useful tool. If I am contemplating a purchase, I will see if he has measured the device. I really don't take his listening recommendations to heart. I don’t trust his ears. I do trust his opinions of the measured performance. 

Ultimately, my own ears determine whether a device takes residence in my system. But I surely don't want to purchase poorly engineered product. 

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lordrootman
383 posts
 

Totally NO NO

To me I believe measurements and speakers cables don’t make a difference 

room acoustics and original recording make a huge difference.

rbstehno
1,480 posts
 

I have watched a few minutes of a couple of his videos and the biggest change for me was never to view another of his videos again. That would be time I will never get back

rlj
61 posts
 

Check out this measurement base review of MoFi SourcePoint speakers. Like ASR, Erin also uses a Klippel’s Near-Field Scanner. I can’t say Erin "changed my mind" because I wasn’t planning on buying these speakers. I learned that these speakers must be towed in or out for a neutral sound presentation. If I were to recommend these speakers, I’d have to bring up that caveat.

https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/loudspeakers/mofi_10/

texbychoice
136 posts
 

If it measures the same, it sounds the same.  Golden ears do not exist, human hearing capability is the same, just the brain that creates differences when none exist.  Blind testing proves that? 

So anybody go through the Harman process to become a trained listener?  I have.  What is the point of becoming a trained listener if measurements reveal how a product will sound?  Measurements are important to reveal major flaws. Listening completes the evaluation.  As Dr. Floyd Toole said "Two ears and a brain respond very differently to a complex sound field  and are much more analytical, than an omni-directional mic and analyzer."  Is Dr. Toole wrong?

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