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Some HOT Science From Synergistic Research

Nov 19, 2014 at 12:37 PM Post #438 of 718
gearme said:
No variability in perceived sound stage due to headphone design, an individual's hearing capabilities, or how their brain interprets the signals sent from their ears?
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Of course, but those are all mechanical and biological. The question I was answering was referring the specifications and measurements of electronics.
 
Nov 19, 2014 at 12:43 PM Post #439 of 718
steve eddy said:
I was curious why he left out ILD (inter aural level differences).
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I was thinking that any difference between channels fell under the umbrella of phase, but you are right. Volume isn't phase. I doubt there is an amp made that has problems with relative volumes like that though.
 
Nov 19, 2014 at 1:28 PM Post #440 of 718
bigshot said:
I was thinking that any difference between channels fell under the umbrella of phase, but you are right. Volume isn't phase. I doubt there is an amp made that has problems with relative volumes like that though.
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Yeah. You'd pretty much have to go out of your way to do that.

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Nov 20, 2014 at 2:51 AM Post #441 of 718
steve eddy said:
If it's parallel with ground, how is it acting like a capacitor?

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He used a green capacitor. Green makes things sound better. Obviously!
 
Nov 20, 2014 at 4:30 AM Post #444 of 718
swannie007 said:
 
That was posted "tongue in cheek" so unfortunately no tests, blind or otherwise. Cheers.
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What's wrong with asking that?  
 
I have to test everything blind if the differences are subtle because it's the only way of knowing what's what.  If possible I try and do an A/B test switching back and forward between things quickly. 
 
Over the years I've found that if you go out and spend some coin on a new piece of gear, bring it home and plug it in and have a listen while you're excited and looking at it, it seems to sound better...  I'm not trying to be a smartarse, obviously there is a lot of negativity surrounding this product in this thread, but nobody is willing to spend the money on one to do a proper listening test.  If you're going to buy one, what's wrong with asking you to test it out properly and let us know how it goes?  If you refuse to do a blind test on it, that kinda says you have no confidence in it.  So why buy it.  
 
Nov 20, 2014 at 6:44 AM Post #446 of 718
mulder01 said:
What's wrong with asking that?  

I have to test everything blind if the differences are subtle because it's the only way of knowing what's what.  If possible I try and do an A/B test switching back and forward between things quickly. 

Over the years I've found that if you go out and spend some coin on a new piece of gear, bring it home and plug it in and have a listen while you're excited and looking at it, it seems to sound better...  I'm not trying to be a smartarse, obviously there is a lot of negativity surrounding this product in this thread, but nobody is willing to spend the money on one to do a proper listening test.  If you're going to buy one, what's wrong with asking you to test it out properly and let us know how it goes?  If you refuse to do a blind test on it, that kinda says you have no confidence in it.  So why buy it.  
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Mulder,
Nothing wrong with asking that, it's just that I thought that the statement "tongue in cheek" was understood by most. It means I was kidding. Sorry if you misunderstood, didn't mean to be flippant with you. Cheers.
 
Nov 21, 2014 at 2:15 PM Post #447 of 718
Firstly, I've been following this thread as a owner of Sennheiser HD800 headphones which incidentally are fab and apparently the HOT was "voiced" with them, so quirky twist I guess.

But, this is just a suggestion, but why not see if Tyll Hertsens would ear test the HOT?

I've watched video of Tyll blind testing AKG headphones, switching between burnt/unburnt in same model headphones before and he totally got everyone correct.

Just a suggestion, but thanks to everyone whom has contributed to this very interesting topic so far!
 
Nov 21, 2014 at 3:02 PM Post #448 of 718
I still find it amazing that people think it's worth testing two plugs with three wires connecting them together. It just shows how entrenched the false belief system is in audiophile circles. The teardown photo makes it  blatantly obvious that this placebo machine doesn't do a thing to the sound, golden ears or not. Do people know that little about how the equipment they buy works?
 
Nov 21, 2014 at 3:10 PM Post #450 of 718
The reviews are pouring in!
http://www.audioaficionado.org/headphones-earphones/28753-synergistic-research-hot-2.html
 
"In many threads I said that company was a scam and a fraud with each new product they released. Their products are absolute (word removed) and a waste of money. Those (word removed) were laughing all the way to the bank playing on the frailties and insecurities of audiophiles. I feel totally redeemed now that someone produced evidence that I was right all along. (word removed) you, Synergistic Research."
 
"Makes you question the authenticity of dealers who subscribe to and sell this brand."
 
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