And yet blind listening tests consistently reveal we hear less than we think we hear when sighted. Complex indeed, but perhaps not due to the biomechanical sensitivity in the ear so much as interactions between parts of the brain.
Forking from the cables thread to a discussion of whether hi-res is audible.....
While on the subject of embarrassing testing...
Let me preface this by saying I have invested in hi-res audio tracks, both on my server and in my Qobuz subscription. I've always felt I could tell the difference, although there are duds in hi-res just like redbook. And some great redbook recordings.
Going through this test, particularly looking at the control groups, is certainly humbling. I particularly like the "hardware reviewers" group.
http://archimago.blogspot.com/2014/06/24-bit-vs-16-bit-audio-test-part-ii.html
Let me preface this by saying I have invested in hi-res audio tracks, both on my server and in my Qobuz subscription. I've always felt I could tell the difference, although there are duds in hi-res just like redbook. And some great redbook recordings.
Going through this test, particularly looking at the control groups, is certainly humbling. I particularly like the "hardware reviewers" group.
http://archimago.blogspot.com/2014/06/24-bit-vs-16-bit-audio-test-part-ii.html
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