vman71 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 online.wsj.com/article/SB12004... Myself, I've come to the realization that cables do make subtle differences. Certainly not in-line with their outrageous prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I applaud his effort – but I see a ton of logistical problems with his methods: “…a room with two sound systems, identical except for one component?” How were the systems set-up, with the loudspeakers stacked atop each other – side by side? Did he use a line level measurement and A/B/X switch box to make sure they were both the exact same volume? WAV files at what bit rate? Recorded how? “Great sound can come from popular, cheap gear.” Witness Oppo DVD players, Omega and Axiom loudspeakers, Trend and Sonic Impact chip amplifiers. The expensive Monster cables may be copper, but they have better construction and ends than plain wire. http://www.stereophile.com/cables/204monster/index1.html The golden ears of Stereophile heard the difference. What did the public pick for line conditioners? Wish he compared $20,000 cables – then you might have a controversy! How many people actually heard the systems? Remember, change on independent variable in the equation and you need 30 observations to make a statistically valid conclusion. Coupled to the most powerful personal computer on the planet – the one between our two ears - we excel at pattern recognition. Small wonder than that Portal Gome found “differences you might not pick up right away can become more apparent with extended listening.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Looks like it's the same theory about expensive wines - psycho-acoustics plays a big part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Good article! Thanks for posting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Usually WAV files are not compressed but are uncompressed PCM files, ie same as the CD. He should have specifically stated that however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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