The flaws of blind listening tests

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2 hours ago, Ralf11 said:

No matter what you do, or how many disciplines you are trained in, or cross-trained in, "there [will always be] areas [related to sound reproduction] where [you will] have limited knowledge."

 

As examples: consider that "hearing" requires understanding the basics of acoustics, neuro-physiology, AND cognitive psychology.

 

equipment design can require digital electronics, analog electronics, AND vibration analysis.

Vibration analysis, full ballistics testing would be better, its easier as well, you just tip the broken components out of the case.