What's your view on blind testing?

Gfcf424892, Difference between two components is often very complex. Judging it in one session, comparing few recordings is not optimal IMHO. I like to keep new gear at least a week to get general feel. I might like it more for one type of music/recording and less for another. I need overall picture to make decision.

I agree with Kijanki, that it takes a while to hear subtle differences between components. Often the differences can't be heard on every song, or volume level, etc. And some times it takes listening for a while, then going back to realize the differences between pieces.

And on a related note - A EE degree gives absolutely no insight into how we hear, so a EE's opinion on differences in what sounds a certain way, or DBTs, or anything having to do with audio (not audio gear) is as good as anyone else's (Ask me how I know). I have never understood it when people mention EEs as if they somehow understand these things better than others. A Psychologist would have better insight.

Better get your asbestos drawers on!

this has been beaten to death, search the arvhives if you like, but... agree w Kijanki. Extended listening is required for me.

"properly conducted" is somewhere between very difficult and impossible.

autiophiles' main issues are not whether indiviudal components are any good, it is with how they work together, or what your personally preferences are. There's a reason the magazines, not to mention opinions here, are focused on subjective experience.

Finally, someone is willing to admit that the sonic differences between components is subtle.

If it takes weeks of listening, then why not run blind tests for weeks. Blind listening, whether a test or not, is very good at removing preconceptions and biases.