Interesting article on our hearing ability.

[cloth-ears]

Science has a valid role to play in the pursuit of Hi-Fi excellence. The knowledge it brings to the table allows us to concentrate on what matters and to ignore what doesn’t.

[walpurgis]

Science has a valid role to play in the pursuit of Hi-Fi excellence. The knowledge it brings to the table allows us to concentrate on what matters and to ignore what doesn’t.

Who are these "us" and how would they discriminate between 'what matters and what doesn't' ?

[cloth-ears]

Who are these "us" and how would they discriminate between 'what matters and what doesn't' ?

“Us” is anyone who believes in fundamental scientific principles. Applying these principles would tell “us” if placing a pot of jam on a speaker wire makes it sound better or not.

[walpurgis]

“Us” is anyone who believes in fundamental scientific principles. Applying these principles would tell “us” if placing a pot of jam on a speaker wire makes it sound better or not.

I must admit I've not tried that. What were your findings?

[Marco]

Science has a valid role to play in the pursuit of Hi-Fi excellence.

Yes of course, for those who build and produce our equipment, it is an undeniable necessity. Those of us who simply buy it and listen to it, however, don't need science to help us enjoy our equipment or the music it produces!

Marco.

[Macca]

Yes of course, for those who build and produce our equipment, it is an undeniable necessity. Those of us who simply buy it and listen to it, however, don't need science to help us enjoy our music!

Marco.

It can be useful for determining what we buy - or at least what we decide to try out. For example If you had 10K to spend on speakers there is no way you can dem every 10K speaker in your own home. So having some knowledge of the design and the specs is helpful to ascertain if they will be a match with your room and your amplification.

[Marco]

It can be useful for determining what we buy - or at least what we decide to try out. For example If you had 10K to spend on speakers there is no way you can dem every 10K speaker in your own home. So having some knowledge of the design and the specs is helpful to ascertain if they will be a match with your room and your amplification.

Yes sure, if you're that way inclined. I don't seem to have done too badly though, mainly using my ears, good judgement and gut instincts!

Marco [Who's listening room is a test apparatus-free zone. No blindfolds either, except for bondage purposes].