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

@mahgister 

Acoustics can be complicated but not necessarily complex. A complexity theory approach would involve more than just acoustics. 

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You are right because you think about some applied acoustics  for room or great Hall ...

When i spoke about acoustics what interested me is  hearing theory not just applied material acoustic but psycho-acoustics theory and application for speech,sound and music.. This is complex because multi-disciplinary and a mystery till today ...

@mahgister 

Acoustics can be complicated but not necessarily complex. A complexity theory approach would involve more than just acoustics. 

@mahgister

I think we’re on the same page here. My argument is that there is a complex interaction between music, gear and listener in an environment.

Measurement of a single component may be helpful in that it specifies a necessary condition for success. However, it is very far from a sufficient condition that can reliably predict outcomes for the whole complex system. 

The badges should state Audio Science Scientist, preferably abbreviated as ASS.

If i can the see the ASS badge from 12 feet away, that would be a good thing at the shows.

@mapman  wrote

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.