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In Reply to: Subjective versus objective listening and the warmth of Marantz. posted by HamBone77 on April 30, 2007 at 08:05:03:
While we're waxing philosophical (and psychoacoustical)let me add another factor.I've observed what I'd call the "halo effect". With a new piece of gear or system that sounds noticeably different I often find it sounds "better" at first, but after a week's listening, the "halo" wears off and I begin to hear the faults. I've also had the "reverse halo", where it sounds worse, and I'm tempted to toss it right away; but if I persevere, it sounds better and better. This seems to be rooted partly in enthusiasm with a new piece of gear; and partly in the way in which subtle systems don't initially impress.
I suppose an example might be going from a pair of Advents to a pair of JBL L-100's (or vice versa).
Jerry
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- Re: Subjective versus objective listening and the warmth of Marantz. - Bold Eagle 15:18:24 04/30/07 (1)
- Re: Halo Effect. - HamBone77 15:41:41 04/30/07 (0)
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