Popular Post andrewinukm Posted April 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 15, 2020 I have a "crystal" tweak that supposedly adds "depth" and "musical immersion" in my setup: just a small button sized thingy blutac'ed to the middle of front wall. I've repeated this test many many times over the years with friends & family not into high end audio (but music lovers), as well as with fellow audiophools audiophiles: (1) they listen to my system in its usual configuration, which means tweak is attached, but doesn't notice it as it's quite small and inconspicuous. (2) Then it is removed (I don't tell them what it does. I just pause the music, walk to the wall and remove it, then continue to let them enjoy the music). (3) Finally putting it back (as above, I simply walk to the wall, put the tweak back, and replay the song again). Basically A-B-A testing. Almost all heard a difference, and described the 'sound of the tweak' in similar ways. At stage (2), most would ask what happened and described that the sound 'flattened', 'losing depth'. I do this test to justify the tweaks I use, if others can't hear it, I'm most likely crazy/placebo/confirmation bias/expectation bias/bias towards biases/bias against biases, and these tweaks will be sold. *P.S. I have no idea why some tweaks work, I know a million objective reasons why it shouldn't work, no need for another scientist to claim confirmation bias, placebo, etc. I'm trained in science as well, but have given up trying to explain or find scientific explanation for tweaks like this. jabbr and Teresa 1 1 Link to comment
Popular Post andrewinukm Posted April 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 27, 2020 I thought this topic is about using non-biased persons' responses to get objective data in the absence of measurement tools (these can get expensive and require proper training). Objectively speaking, an audio equipment user can still derive some form of objectivity even with the small sample size and lack of tools. Shouldn't this be encouraged, instead of being derided? Why are so many people so insistent only perfect measurements using perfect condition with perfect methods in another user? They are a just fellow users like everyone else, with nothing to gain. Also, these are just some cool personal stories. Why not just tske a chill pill & laugh over it? PYP and Superdad 2 Link to comment
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