Amber soundbar configuration

[privateeye]

That Yamaha unit is discontinued. It was -10 db at 55Hz, so any sub would have to be set high and likely localizable. There were no objective measurements. I have reviewed forum comments such as AVS and the like. It seemed people were pretty tired of the experience by four months or so, which does not surprise. The whole approach is contrary to what is understood in neuropsychology on the localization of sounds. Being able to accurately localize sound without confusion has important survival value. This attribute is found to be widespread throughout the animal kingdom confers huge survival advantage.

So as far as I am concerned those approaches you are recommending have no established science on which to base these designs. As far as I am concerned they are total bunk and not based on any sound neurophysiological science.

As it pertains to sound projector technology, I’ve made no assertions regarding bass output—that discussion ended long ago. Yet, astonishingly, you persist in your misguided stance, refusing to acknowledge the clear evidence in front of you. Would you like me to provide more in-depth information on sound projectors, or are you really going to dismiss the professional review from Audioholics? Are you claiming that they, too, are mistaken? It’s remarkable that you’ve taken it upon yourself to lecture on a technology you’ve clearly never heard of, let alone experienced. Or perhaps your inflated ego simply won’t allow you to admit when you’re wrong.

 

[TLS Guy]

As it pertains to sound projector technology, I’ve made no assertions regarding bass output—that discussion ended long ago. Yet, astonishingly, you persist in your misguided stance, refusing to acknowledge the clear evidence in front of you. Would you like me to provide more in-depth information on sound projectors, or are you really going to dismiss the professional review from Audioholics? Are you claiming that they, too, are mistaken? It’s remarkable that you’ve taken it upon yourself to lecture on a technology you’ve clearly never heard of, let alone experienced. Or perhaps your inflated ego simply won’t allow you to admit when you’re wrong.

I am going to dismiss it totally as absolute bunk.

 

[privateeye]

I am going to dismiss it totally as absolute bunk.

If you're looking for a real-world example, consider the way an echo functions. When you shout in a canyon or an empty hall, the sound reflects off surrounding surfaces, creating the illusion that it’s coming from multiple directions, even though the source is simply your voice. Sound projectors operate on a similar principle, utilizing sound reflections to make it appear as though the audio is emanating from all around you, rather than from a single source in front. Sticking with the echo example, If a third party were positioned elsewhere, they wouldn't be able to localize the origin of the sound; they would perceive it as coming from multiple directions. What’s more, these sound projectors, such as the Ambeo, can direct the audio with precision, simulating configurations like a 5.0 surround system. I’m afraid invoking neuroscience won’t absolve your position here, and I suspect this is where the conversation will end. It’s unfortunate how some individuals approach these forums as if they possess absolute authority, completely closed off to learning something new or even considering the possibility that they don’t have all the answers.

 

[TLS Guy]

If you're looking for a real-world example, consider the way an echo functions. When you shout in a canyon or an empty hall, the sound reflects off surrounding surfaces, creating the illusion that it’s coming from multiple directions, even though the source is simply your voice. Sound projectors operate on a similar principle, utilizing sound reflections to make it appear as though the audio is emanating from all around you, rather than from a single source in front. Sticking with the echo example, If a third party were positioned elsewhere, they wouldn't be able to localize the origin of the sound; they would perceive it as coming from multiple directions. What’s more, these sound projectors, such as the Ambeo, can direct the audio with precision, simulating configurations like a 5.0 surround system. I’m afraid invoking neuroscience won’t absolve your position here, and I suspect this is where the conversation will end. It’s unfortunate how some individuals approach these forums as if they possess absolute authority, completely closed off to learning something new or even considering the possibility that they don’t have all the answers.

Indoor spaces are nothing like a canyon. They are not even close. It is not comparable. One has multiple echoes from distant reverberant fields. Living spaces are nothing like the situation of a canyon. That Yamaha unit is now history. It seems the novelty wore of fast for purchasers.

 

[privateeye]

Indoor spaces are nothing like a canyon. They are not even close. It is not comparable. One has multiple echoes from distant reverberant fields. Living spaces are nothing like the situation of a canyon. That Yamaha unit is now history. It seems the novelty wore of fast for purchasers.

To clarify, are you suggesting that Pioneer, the company that originally developed this technology, is mistaken? That Yamaha, which adopted and advanced it, is also in error? And now, even Ambeo, who currently incorporates this technology, is wrong? Furthermore, are you asserting that the dozens of reviews online, which substantiate every claim I’ve made regarding these sound projectors, are all incorrect? Even the information provided by Audioholics, which corroborates my position, is wrong? So, in essence, everyone is misinformed except for you—the individual who only became aware of this technology through my mention of it and who has yet to experience or listen to it firsthand. Is that the argument you’re making?