Steve G has a point


I rarely watch Steve Gutenberg anymore, not that I don’t like him.  But I did watch an episode the other day and he raised an interesting point regarding subjective versus objective reviews. He said that if a subjective reviewer recommends a product and you buy it, you’re either going to like it, be ambivalent about the sound, or hate it and send it back. If you buy based on an objective/measurement review, you’re either going to like it, be ambivalent, or hate it and send it back. So what’s really the difference?  
Anyway- I thought it was an interesting point. 

chayro

The difference, potentially, is in the relative probabilities of those responses for each of the two situations.

I saw the video and it was interesting.  That’s one of the reasons I get more from reviewers that share both measurements and listening impressions.  Erin’s Audio Corner and James at Audioholics are 2 good examples.  I agree with his comments about finding someone that has similar tastes or ways of looking at components to use as a reliable resource.