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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
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mahgister
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In a simple sentence even a simpleton can understand, no more "word salad" :

We must takes Qualias seriously, not eliminating them before studies...

This is Amir ideology to do so because he sell his site as "truth" in audio against those using their ears for qualias interpretation....angel

 

I prefer to read acousticians, who are not in the  "small egg end" band (Subjectivist) or in "the big egg end" band (objectivist)  but into real sciences...

I dont debunk i try to understand...

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laoman
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"

are you serious?

@mahgister Can you provide here one testable claim that shows a flaw in Amir’s approach?

you did not understood a word of what i said it seems..."

Does anyone?

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newton_john
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Someone once said to me that the problem with hifi forums is that most people have never heard what a really good system can do. Clearly, that is particularly true for ASR.

 

 

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mapman
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Capital Audiofest coming up!   Any ASR'ers going?   I bet so.  Can we get them to wear a label/badge of dishonor, as any good heretic should, so we know who is who?    A Scarlett Letter?  Can't be an "A".   That's for the heretic and obsessed audiophiles in attendance.

kennyc
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@newton_john Someone once said to me that the problem with hifi forums is that most people have never heard what a really good system can do. Clearly, that is particularly true for ASR.

That makes sense.  Those who haven’t experienced top Sonics do not have proper references to make comparisons of worth.

I went out to demo at many stores and audio shows to find the sound I like, then tried to replicate at home within budget.  I realize that some may not have the time and budget to travel to demo, but I find the experience very valuable in choosing the right direction to build my audio chains.  I purchased the demoed speakers at AXPONA.  

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