A very interesting thread over at diyaudio, that I think some of you guys would appreciate.
https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/multi-way/295941-world-midranges-shocking-results-conclusions.html
The results were from blind studies, and the conclusions sound familiar, very familiar:
1. Auditory capacities of humans are massively overestimated by audiophiles (and probably by most humans as well)
2. Frequency Response is King.
3. Once EQ'd, a 10$ midrange can mimic a 1500$ midrange, if within mechanical/electrical limits.
4. DSP/EQ/in-room measure tools might be the best investment an audiophile can make in our era.
5. Others will have to continue spending hundreds and thousands for a natural uncorrected FR.
https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/multi-way/295941-world-midranges-shocking-results-conclusions.html
The results were from blind studies, and the conclusions sound familiar, very familiar:
1. Auditory capacities of humans are massively overestimated by audiophiles (and probably by most humans as well)
2. Frequency Response is King.
3. Once EQ'd, a 10$ midrange can mimic a 1500$ midrange, if within mechanical/electrical limits.
4. DSP/EQ/in-room measure tools might be the best investment an audiophile can make in our era.
5. Others will have to continue spending hundreds and thousands for a natural uncorrected FR.