Is ASR for real, or is it only for those sub $1k or even sub $2K?


I did some browsing on the forum and it seems like most don't own very expensive gears.  Most of them own mostly sub 1K or 2K gears.  

I recently ask about feedback on the Polk R700 but after about a month with no responds.  I did a search "ASR Polk R700", with all but one poster which actually owned a pair.  Most of them would point you to some measurement and some theoretical discussion but non actually own a pair.

I also looked at a few posts on budget speakers such as the Kef Q7 or Polk R600, but I didn't see any actual owners responding.  

I don't mean to knock on them but ASR seems like a lot of hype but very little substance.

andy2

@knotscott 

Abso-freaking-lutely Amen to your comment, "I stopped buying gear based on specs in 1983."  Same here, but around 1986. 

 

I'm glad I'm not a "Rev-Head" (buy only based on reviewers opinions, especially YouTubers that are getting compensated in some manner) or a "Spec-Head" (buy only based on technical measurements).  I buy and use gear that sounds good to my ears and my ears only.  That's the only person I need to impress or please.  Since I still own 99% of the gear I've purchased since 1978, I have a vast assortment of audio equipment to play around with -- and it's soon to grow after acquiring high-end 1980's gear from a late relative. 

 

Enjoy the music, not the controversy. 

The ear is an unbelievably sensitive listening device, especially when coupled with the mind.

Especially when coupled with the mind

Therein lies the rub.

 

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