[Jenn]

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"Arny Krueger" wrote:

"Jenn" wrote in
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Which random influences are affecting me?

All of those things that people don't intentionally hold constant when they
purportedly compare two piece of gear, or compare sound from audio gear to
live sound.

(2) Bias towards perceiving differences in timing and
level, particularly small level variations; as
differences in sound quality.

Agreed. When comparing, one should level match as
closely as is practical in a given circumstance.

But, it doesn't happen very often in the real world.

Of course not. The vast majority of people aren't going to take the
needed gear to their local store, or even have it in their homes. Once
can match as closely as possible by ear. Certainly not exact, but
practical.


(3) Bias towards believing what you perceive without
making a thorough investigation of possible causes,
including inability in some cases, to properly do the
same.

Practicality dictates that one believes what one
perceives. The goal of audio is to enjoy the music as
one perceives it.

What people think is practical in cases like these has a lot to do with
their ability to do more detailed investigations.

Somewhat, sure. But it's more than that.


(4) Bias towards taking recommendations from other
audiophiles, particularly people you feel some kind of
affinity for, at face value and perceiving what they
suggest when listening to items they recommend or
disrecommend.

I generally don't do that.

Actually, you just said you did, and justified it on the grounds of
practicality.

No I didn't. I said that I've purchased gear that is both well and
poorly reviewed. This has nothing to do with practicality, nor did I
indicate that I knew how the gear was reviewed prior to purchase.]


(5) Bias towards thinking that differences you hear when
you listen to a hifi are due to differences in the audio
gear you are listening to.

Actually if anything I have a bias toward no difference.

I'd rather not spend the money ;-)

Most people say that.

"Most" do?

It's just their naivate and lack of introspection
speaking.

Or it's the truth.