Everyone has different listening biases...and rooms and equipment and ears.
That's why you should always try to demo gear in your own environment.
That's why you should always try to demo gear in your own environment.
Disappointing audition after great review
Ok, so I read the hi fi mags, in print and on line. I recently read a glowing review of speakers retailing in excess of $10,000. Then I found a dealer with the speakers on display. After listening I came away thinking what wa stat reviewer thinking? Also recently I tried a pair of headphones. Read a glowing review which touted its sonic quality and noted although they were heavy, they were comfortable to wear, even for hours. So I tried those headphones. After 5 minutes I could not wait to get them off.
Makes me wonder- are the reviews little more than shill ads? Sometime I think so.
On the other hand, there is one long time reviewer who seems to hear pretty much what I do. What he likes I like.
What's been your experience?
Makes me wonder- are the reviews little more than shill ads? Sometime I think so.
On the other hand, there is one long time reviewer who seems to hear pretty much what I do. What he likes I like.
What's been your experience?