The problem is that the acolytes of Amir and Gene listen with their eyes, not their ears.
That's a gross mischaracterization. They do objective reviews which are widely respected and appreciated.
Let’s be clear: it’s only a problem for those who either don’t find any value in measurements because they simply don’t understand them or don’t have the ability to understand that people are entitled to their own opinions. No need to insult those whose opinions differ.