The only reviewers I weigh any purchases on are AHolics, ASR and forum interactions here. Both my main DIY projects were from threads I started here. My Fusion-12 Tempests, and a pair of Dayton RSS subs. Nothing has unseated those two choices and that all started in 2016. That's a pretty good track record that has stood a decent test of time and with thwarting any upgraditus
Other reviewers I just treat like someone passionate about talking about audio, more than than any real product review.
Erin's Audio Corner I can pretty much take for gospel about measurements, although I wouldn't want to be him, and being so analytical would ruin this hobby for me. Sometimes, I just don't mind listening to less than perfect speakers. I definitely don't want to be haunted by peaks and dips or home in on frequencies. I mean, I don't know that I would enjoy sex the same if I were a gynecologist, either, or fishing if my job was being a fishing guide.
Shady is another I trust with measurements and analysis. The fact that he could/would build, and then admit to enjoying listening to a pair of somewhat quirky DIY speakers made him a bit more human and gives me a bit more of an open mind with his reviews. Sometimes, the science can otherwise turn these guys into robots if that's all you ever hear from them, so it is good to see them slum it and relax a little.