Re: [ARSCLIST] Sampling Theory (was Fred Layn's post on the Studer list re: Quantegy)

[Mike Richter <mrichter@xxxxxxx>]

At 09:58 PM 1/17/2005 -0800, Rod Stephens wrote:
> I think the basic problem is that we have no "perfect" listener, no
> matter how "golden" his or her ears are.  Everybody hears things from
> their subjective standpoint (or sitpoint).

I'm sorry, but I believe you are overconstraining the problem. I suggest
that determining which is better is a secondary issue. What we need to
determine first is whether they are perceived as different. If a system
with enough frequency response can be invoked, then any listener can be
asked to determine same / different. (Well, I suppose it takes someone at
least up to Sesame Street level - they have a program or two on the
subject.) Some may be insensitive to the differences (if any); others may
be too discriminating; but my guess is that there will be a substantial
consensus.

If we find that they cannot be made to sound the same, then the question of
which is more accurate becomes relevant. For that, 'golden ears' or
objective measurement will be needed. But why not try taking an easy first
step first? It may turn out that we don't need a second.


Mike
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