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Here's a test that I don't know if it's been done, but should before making any comments on whether a speaker (specific brand/model) requires a break in period or not. some might, some might not, but this is probably the ultimate methodology to prove whether they do or don't. Take 4 pairs of...

I think for listening tests, I think using Harmon's listening test facility is probably the best room to conduct ABX tests on speakers since it's soundproofed, and is supposed to be a well treated and designed room and they have the ability to change speakers behind a black curtain to avoid...

Here's my take on the subject What is meant when some one says "broken in" with regards to a speaker? First off, I won't take anyone's blind fold test with regards to what I hear. I wasn't in the room when the blind fold test was conducted, so I can't say anything regarding what someone else...

Suggestion I don't know if you are aware, but Alcohol can mess up your hearing so you don't actually hear as well as you would if you weren't under the influence. Don't do serious listening tests high on anything.

First off, you mentioned Transparent Cables making some claim about resonance frequencies. I've looked at their web site and I didn't see ANYWHERE, where they mention this. Now, when you have a big home stereo and you crank it up at reasonable levels, things in the room will vibrate because...

Here's one review of SOME HDMI cables, obviously it's only a small sampling. But they did rate the Monster cable the highest of this group and rated Blue Jeans and Monoprice amongst the lowest. Hmmmmmm...... I also look for things like 1. shielding, how much they have will help reject...

They are OK computer speakers for the money, but if you want really good high fidelity speakers, unfortunately you have to spend more money. But for close range computer speakers, they are fine. I would also check out the Focal, Paradigm Shifts, and other speakers. But it depends on your...

What did the masses listen to back 40 years ago? A cheap transistor radio with one ear piece that sounded like utter garbage. OR, they used a cheap turntable/speakers where you had to tape a quarter to the needle so it wouldn't skip. Sorry, I'm not buying into it so easily that it's not...

Why is there a test performed outdoors? I laughed for about 5 minutes after seeing that photograph. does the mfg of the test equipment instruct the user to move the speakers outdoors when performing those measurements? That's not a good methodology for testing a speaker, plus I would use the...

There a LOT of VERY expensive amps on the market. In terms of how loud they go? Any good amp will probably drive most speakers past what is considered normal listening levels. I don't know if you've done any dB checks, but most of the time I only have my system at around 85 to MAYBE 95 dB on a...

Pass makes nice stuff Personally, when it comes to power amps, there are so many good amps out there and it's all a matter of matching up with the pre amp, cables, and speakers to achieve the desired end result.

Blue Jean cables? Really? What do they use for a dielectric/insulation, denim? Snake oil cables? I've not seen any cables that claim they use snake oil. I wouldn't want snake oil cables in my system, just like I wouldn't want a lot of things, like denim cables either.

There is a very simple explaination of what an Audiophile is The dictionary's definition is someone that's a hi-fi enthusiast. That's all it is. Someone that enjoys a nice system to play back recordings in a manner where it's reproducing a recording to a level that is enjoyed by the listener.

Why does someone need a speaker selector switch in a home? I wouldn't use a speaker selector box.

This didn't prove a thing to me. It just proved one test, but I have to see what the other tests are and one what equipment. This was NOT done in what I would think is a proper manner. First, I would state the SPECIFIC claim, then post the mfg's test equipment list, testing methodology and...

Yeah, but they also want repeat customers. If they sell a product and the customer doesn't hear any difference, they might not be able to keep that customer. Now, I also look at INDUSTRY experts like someone like Bob Ludwig, or Skywalker Sound. Bob Ludwig is one of the top names in the...

Here is what MIGHT be happening which the tests have not proven. Let's say a cable mfg (any) found certain frequencies present some resonance. Now, testing their theory are one frequency that doesn't resonate doesn't mean that the cable mfg didn't find SOME frequencies that do. One would...