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The validity of audio measurement
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<blockquote data-quote="Rodney_gold" data-source="post: 35338" data-attributes="member: 579"><p>Basic measurements . like freq response at listening position are invaluable tools to identifiy problem areas and allowing correction of em , however , the perfect curve in any respect , doesnt always equal the perfect sound for THAT listener.</p><p>You will see that units like a TACT that corrects in the time and freq domain , has overlay curves on that correction cos in general perfect flat sounds like doo doo.</p><p>I like an "expansive" over bassed sound , IE airy or live type sound with a boost in low bass (so long as its tight) , i can tell you if you measure my sonic preference , it will be disgusting in terms of "correctness".</p><p>So in essence , a measurement can help reduce gross problems , but then one needs a way to depart from those measurements (like a parametric EQ or a TACT etc) to tune for taste.</p><p>Ultimately , your ear/brain interface is the strongest form of measurement.</p><p>Folk that agonise over measurments are often audiophiles insecure over their "sound" , the angst they have is quelled by the fact that the measurements are good. </p><p>In the car world , folk tune for dyno figures and quote top speeds and 0-100kph times and look at torque and HP curves , most of the time they cannot possibly achieve those times and the power is not useable on the road.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rodney_gold, post: 35338, member: 579"] Basic measurements . like freq response at listening position are invaluable tools to identifiy problem areas and allowing correction of em , however , the perfect curve in any respect , doesnt always equal the perfect sound for THAT listener. You will see that units like a TACT that corrects in the time and freq domain , has overlay curves on that correction cos in general perfect flat sounds like doo doo. I like an "expansive" over bassed sound , IE airy or live type sound with a boost in low bass (so long as its tight) , i can tell you if you measure my sonic preference , it will be disgusting in terms of "correctness". So in essence , a measurement can help reduce gross problems , but then one needs a way to depart from those measurements (like a parametric EQ or a TACT etc) to tune for taste. Ultimately , your ear/brain interface is the strongest form of measurement. Folk that agonise over measurments are often audiophiles insecure over their "sound" , the angst they have is quelled by the fact that the measurements are good. In the car world , folk tune for dyno figures and quote top speeds and 0-100kph times and look at torque and HP curves , most of the time they cannot possibly achieve those times and the power is not useable on the road. [/QUOTE]
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