John Atkinson wrote:
At HE2005 -- see http://www.stereophile.com/news/050905debate --
Arny Krueger made the point that sighted listening changes the
listener's state of mind. This, of course, is correct, but so does
blind
listening, though in a different manner. I offer some further thoughts
on
this at http://www.stereophile.com/asweseeit/406awsi .

John Atkinson
Editor, Stereophile

I always wonder when I read about blind tets how many sight impaired
people are audiophiles. Also, why could they not be used in a test.
Is it really necessary to actually see to listen. I would think Ray
Charles (when he was with us) and Stevie Wonder would disagree. Would
blind listening change thier "state of mind"?