Using audiophile speaker cables improves the sound, compared to an equally heavy gauge of normal electrical wire. Its easy to get on the hate bandwagon, but just because something isnt audiophile level or is ridiculously marketed doesnt mean its not a viable piece of equipment. I agree though youll know theres an issue and it certainly doesnt involved things like blacker black or. The makers of expensive audiophile speaker cable claim their products are better because they have a frequency capability that. The other half of the audio problems are because you put the mics too far away or didnt put a breath guard between the mic and the singer speaker. Audio engineers, what audiophile myths can you confirm or bust. Each sect has had its own sacred texts, which like those of conventional faiths, at this early stage in the first centuries of audiophilia nervosa myth formation, the myths appear in fragments as they are created. Truth, lies and fraud in the audiophile world jim ambras. National geographic kids myths busted just when you thought you knew what you knew krieger, emily, cocotos, tom nick. Since these records were released previously sometimes, many times over, we dont spend time going into depth about the music, which is often wellknown and has been described at. But in this time of ipods and mp3 players, such devotees of. Each video focuses on 5 topics or myths and tries to analyze them and explain or debunk them.
How could i pass up the opportunity to visit the worlds number one audiophile. May 02, 2017 an audiophile saves up for years and years to get a mint copy of look of love and on the way home from picking it up, decides to stop at the record store to buy a protective cover for the sleeve. The show was winding down and we were leaving the next afternoon for zhu hai to visit the original cdplayer factory. Sanders flatout busts electrostatic myths posted on june 18, 2016 by john stancavage in newport beach 2016 2 comments visitors to sanders sound systems small, secondfloor room at t.
Oct 30, 2016 im an audiophile who loves music and audio gear more or less equally. Jan 04, 2006 the ancient texts we call greek myths are our window into the distant past, a view of a world that existed not only in the mind of the poets, but also in the hearts of the humble natives of ancient greece. While the roots of the second life wiki are in technical areas such as open source and lsl they were among the first portals, the same can be said for many other tools that started off adopted by a few, then spread to the masses. There are as many myths and legends in the audio industry as there are written in the pages of a j. The mainstream audio publications such as stereophile, the absolute sound, and audiostream were unanimous in their praise of the enhanced audio quality of high resolution audio. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. The song of achilles by madeline miller, meddling kids by edgar cantero, we are legion we are bob by dennis e. The explosive truth behind 30 of the most perplexing urban legends of all time isbn 141690929x also gives a list of a dozen myths that are unlikely to be explored although four were eventually tested. Listening and reconnecting in a digital world, by damon krukowski. As frequency goes up, the skin depth decreases along the conductor, so in a sense the conductor becomes. But if i say this is the best cartridge ive ever heard in my life. Myths busted just when you thought you knew what you knew.
You know, if i say this was the best coffee ive ever had, period. Do not use a compressor to such an extent to where more than 4db is being compressed. The makers of expensive audiophile speaker cable claim their products are better because they have a frequency capability that extends into the mhz range. Mar 08, 2016 its easy to get on the hate bandwagon, but just because something isnt audiophile level or is ridiculously marketed doesnt mean its not a viable piece of equipment. This book encourages readers to unthink more than 100 facts that they took as truth and dispels ageold truisms, such as george washingtons wooden teeth, the fivesecond rule, and the full moons effects on human behavior. The mic is placed at a convenient location and has just one button attend calls and shuffle music.
We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. For those who keep up with my articles, this will be a little bit of a divergence. The jbl t110 pure bass earphones have flat cables that ensure they are tangle free. My audiophile journey started when i was 16, and i bought gear with money earned from my afterschool job at a supermarket. Myths busted just when you thought you knew what you. More than half of all audio source problems are because you forgot to turn off the recording areas air handlers.
This is the first episode dedicated to hifi, audio, audiophile and music myths, mistakes and believes. We choose the newest and most interesting content everyday from dozens of highend audio sites and publications. Many myths and misconceptions are commonly held among audiophiles. Mythbusters is an australianamerican science entertainment television program created by. Ten nonsense myths about subwoofers and bass busted. Emily krieger is a writer, an editor, and a factchecker specializing in science and childrens nonfiction. The audiophile myths and delusions thread anandtech forums. Audiophiles talk about sound equipment and listening to music as if it were a religious experience.
Li lived was a few hours out of the wayawould we like to visit. The ancient texts we call greek myths are our window into the distant past, a view of a world that existed not only in the mind of the poets, but also in the hearts of the humble natives of ancient greece. Our philosophy is simple we aim to deliver using our vast knowledge and experience, the best hifi products at the most. Our philosophy is simple we aim to deliver using our vast knowledge and experience, the best hifi products at the most affordable prices. Loudspeaker design, measurements, theory audioholics. Ill only be inside a minute, ill just leave it in the backseat, its cool out. They are the source of endless discussion and debate. A bit more searching reveals the article gene from audioholics authored, and which states, in a more scientific manner, that burn in effects are minimal for speakers at least. Im an audiophile who loves music and audio gear more or less equally.
The explosive truth behind 30 of the most perplexing urban legends of all time isbn 141690929x also gives a. At a young age, thats when a person starts exploring, and audiophiles are no exception. One of the biggest misconceptions exotic cable vendors like to perpetuate is a problem with skin effec t. John coltrane coltranes sound org music, 180g, 45rpm 11 june 2018, 1. Jun 12, 2014 i dont even have to watch the video, i know what it is and its a complete crock, it is pretty much a marketing video for mayflower audio. An audiophile saves up for years and years to get a mint copy of look of love and on the way home from picking it up, decides to stop at the record store to buy a protective cover for the sleeve. Multichannel home theaters sound better than stereo home theaters. In the audiophiles project sourcebook, slone gives you. Just when you thought you knew what you knew emily krieger on. To clear the air a bit for up an coming audiophiles, im going to bust a few audiophile myths.
Sound quality which should be close to higher end cd player quality. Jun 27, 2018 the audiophile hobby is loaded with myths, like the one about crazy expensive audio isnt worth it. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Seriousaudio engineers, what audiophile myths can you. Savage has commented that it is difficult to test myths that require them to disprove general claims because of the. Simply put, skin effect is a measure of how the resistance and inductance changes in a cable as a function of frequency. Considering the original mrp and the jbl brand, the built quality isnt great and has that plasticy feel to it. National geographic kids myths busted just when you thought. Thats true some of the time, but trust me on this, a wel. Audiophile books page 1 british audio products online. Ill only be inside a minute, ill just leave it in the backseat, its. Cyberpunk, audiophile heathen, and supporter of ambiophonics 2 points 2 years ago i used to get pops from fansfridges on an older amplifier an isolation transformer solved it for me. By the end of each episode, the myths are rated busted, plausible, or confirmed. National geographic kids myths busted just when you.
Its driving a pair of huge marantz model 500 power amplifiers from 1971, in a balanced configuration. The most important feature speaker wire can possess is low resistance at audio frequencies. Custommolded inear headphones are more comfortable than universal fit headphones. The clear conclusion is that abx testing does not back up many audiophile claims, so they become audiophile myths as they show cables do not inherently change sound. So great are these myths, that there are no shortage of myth busting articles. Audio interconnect and speaker cable myths and facts revealed. The audiophile hobby is loaded with myths, like the one about crazy expensive audio isnt worth it.
This is the book that will put to rest rumors, misconceptions, superstitions, and flat out lies that you hear everydayalso known as the book your mom. I would occasionally read an article in stereophile or the. Reconnecting with brian, a lifelong audiophile, helped spur my interest in reading more about audio technology. She has factchecked the capital of kyrgyzstan and other countries for the national geographic bee. Show in newport encountered a demo that could have made a fascinating episode of the discovery channels mythbusters. James garfield is the author of audiophile handbook 3. The part which really had me in stitches was where they say that a 10ohm output impedance from the soundcard eats up of the music, mostly bass frequencies this is complete and utter nonsense. In particular, this post from the thread indicates that gene from audioholics has busted the myth of speaker burn in. Purple records you might know glenn hughes for his time with the rock outfit, deep purple from 1973 to 1976, black sabbath, trapeze for. Thats true some of the time, but trust me on this, a well set up mbl101 xtreme system that. Its all about exposure and passion, thats what matters.
In this audio edition of the totally revised underground bestseller the emyth, michael gerber dispels the myths surrounding starting your own business and shows how commonplace assumptions can get in the way of running a business. Some myths take on a life of their own after they are repeated over and over and over. I dont even have to watch the video, i know what it is and its a complete crock, it is pretty much a marketing video for mayflower audio. Written by an industry insider and manufacturer, this book gives the consumer. I dont have any statistics but probably there are people who became audiophiles, even in their 70s. The heart of the system is a marantz model 7 tube preamp from the late 50s.
This book encourages readers to unthink more than 100 facts that they took as truth and dispels ageold truisms, such as george washingtons wooden teeth, the fivesecond rule, and the full moons effects on. The audiophiles project sourcebook is devoid of the hype, superstition, myths, and expensive. Popular audiophile books meet your next favorite book. With over 30 years we have been helping people get the most from their, cherished music collections. Whats interesting to me is how strong emotional response to someones opinion on audio usually tends to be. Cyrus 8xpd qx integrated amplifier m2tech hiface with rca coax from macbook to the cyrus flac 24 cd rips using something like songbird or similar.
And sure, of course it can start at a young age, i agree. Whats your opinion on any of these highly debated audio topics. That said, i think anyone who from time to time really savors music is an audiophile, or might become one at a future date. Any change in sound quality comes from the listeners mind and interaction between their senses. Listen to the wonderful journeys and adventures of these ancient greek gods and heroes.