If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It


Exhibit A for: If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It

Object Lesson: If It Ain't Broke, Don't Say It's Broke and Damage the Good Reputation of A Well Regarded Company So You Can Make Money on Gullible Viewers

This is a critical review by Audio Science Review regarding a speaker crossover upgrade kit sold by GR Research for the Ascend Sierra-2EX V2 speakers. The video features a neutral A/B comparison and argues, with evidence, that the measurement methodology was flawed, that the performance was made worse, that false concerns about impedance are asserted, and overall there is no objective evidence of improvement and that the Ascend Sierra-2EX V2 is already a well-engineered speaker that does not require aftermarket modifications. 

https://youtu.be/BhTnK0UiGgA?si=WMFcvHliLGh9xxNk

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Jbl has an excellent measurement room and then proceeds to have several selected people to a and b testing to validate thier measurements. Watch the video on the making of the salon speaker revel.enjoy the music

ASR has added value to my hifi quest.  That’s all that matters to me.  

In case anyone out there would assert that better parts and build quality  = better sound, this case obviously does not support that argument.  
 

I recall some GR videos explaining why some parts are better than others.  I’ll buy that.  But parts are useless unless there is a good design in place.  If there is a good design in place to start,  probably best to leave be unless one has very high confidence in the alternative. 

BTW two different craftsmen with two different goals in mind might each come up with a good design that achieves their goal.   It’s a good design if the goals are achieved, plain and simple.  No guarantee that those goals match those of the buyer.  Could this be why there are  so many different products out there?

Why can’t these things ever be simple? 🤷
 

 

It would be my contention that ignoring the usefulness of GR or ASR would be folly. No one has all the answers especially when it comes to such a subjective subject. My fault with Danny is his unnecessary attacks on some very beloved speakers seemingly just for a sale. Information properly vetted and used is a good tool to have.