BIG POPPA
Headphoneus Supremus
Come to the meets. One of the best ways to try things out.
Come to the meets. One of the best ways to try things out.
No no. I don't mean try it out. I mean the proof you said you had. Which I imagine means solid, empirical scientific proof. If not, choose another word/phrase. "Formed the opinion that" or something.
Man if you really need scientific proof for audio, you will not get very far with your journey?? Somethings really just need a little advice and auditioning to be put in the right direction. My opinions are based on real world applications of spending money, DIYing, auditioning, DIYing some more, spending more money until I get the sound right. If you are looking for scientific proof to spend money you will not enjoy this hobby that much. Make some cables with different types of connectors and go from there. That is the first step. You can do it on the cheap. Ask the retailer what all the different metals in the connectors do and go from there. retailers and manufactures can be really helpful pointing you in the right direction in good cables for your rig.
This thread is about power cables, not cables in general. If I worked retail and some sucker came up to me with $2k to spend on a power cable I would be ready with suggestions too.
Man if you really need scientific proof for audio, you will not get very far with your journey??
Man if you really need scientific proof for audio, you will not get very far with your journey??
Audiophilia is a hobby, not a religious experience. It is entirely possible to branch out into voodoo products, but it is also just as valid to learn about the science and engineering behind the gear, and work your way from there. It is not blasphemous, nor does it dilute the validity or the enjoyment we get from headphones.
I very much enjoy the science behind audio reproduction. I also buy based on my tastes in sound - otherwise youd see a BHSE, and certainly not HE90's, in my setup. I do not feel the two must be mutually exclusive. At the same time, I have tried many IC and a few power cable swaps - none have ever made a difference to me. But even if they did, I would certainly want to double check my findings with either 1) a dbt (please dont hate me for bringing it up here), or 2) some real demonstrated scientific data from a reputable source (aka someone who doesnt sell, and is not affiliated with salesmen of, audio products).
There is certainly no pressure for you to heed any such evidence, and your own experience may very well prevail. But stating that others are having an inferior "journey" is, quite frankly, pretentious and snarky.
What changes could i expect if i upgraded my power cable. Does it clean up the sound? or does it actually change the sound?
BIG POPPA said:
In a practical sense using a scientific method would be very cumbersome to try several cables out efficiently. It would hinder trying to audition cables in an audio shop. I get some like to use a scientific method to understand. IMO it is a waste of time in the real world upgrading your rig. Spend money, listen to the power cable, if it sounds great GOOD. Keep the cable. If it sounds bad, return it and try it again. Simple as that.