If they do they have to take off their shoes and they can’t sit in my listening chair.
Have you ever thought it would be cool to have a stereo reviewer come to your house?
While I was listening to my system today, I started thinking it would be really fun to invite one or more stereo system reviewers from magazines or blogs over for a blind listening session. I wouldn’t let them see the room or the equipment at all. They could play whatever music they like, form their impressions, rate the system, and even guess how much was spent on it. After that, I’d reveal everything and see how close they came. I’ve always been curious how my setup stacks up against the kinds of systems these reviewers hear all the time.
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Kind of but then I started thinking about how much I disagree with so much of the reviews. What passes for neutral and transparent in the high end rags is not what I strive for at all. I did once have several audiophiles over to listen to my system, 100% Class D amps, and not one of them said "Oh wow, that Class D sound..." Also, as a hobbyist speaker builder, there’s no real room for my speakers in their world. I’m reminded of this recent Stereophile article by Herb Reichert, which was close to the OP’s idea. They barely mention the speakers, the very heart of the system, perhaps because they are DIY models. |
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