the meaning of the word "better"


thr word better is frequently used when comparing the sound of components.

yet, it leads to ambiguity when there is no statement of the specifics as to why one component is better than another.

aside from the obvious connotation that better entails a subjective perception, the termm leads to ambiguity when used by itself.

i would hope that in the future when the word better is used in the context of comparing components, the user will explain what he /she means by "better".
mrtennis
Of course, "better" is subjective, and(by definition), "different." To me; If it(whatever has been changed) sounds more like what I hear, listening to live music; it's, "better!"
Hi Elizabeth. You mentioned that word "neutral". It always annoys me when people (mostly reviewers) describe components as 'more neutral or less neutral'. What does that mean?
Hearing 'better' is in the ear of the beholder.

Mezmo, are you a fan of 'House Of Lies' ?
Love the terminology.
All very cerebral and appropriate responses.

What about my amp is better than your amp neener neener?

That is frequently present on AG if you read between the lines.