raybies
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Well there goes ~my theory.
But I'll elaborate on the basis for it... according to tests and averages, humans start to lose higher frequency hearing ~40yo.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presbycusis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hearing_range#cite_note-17
From what I've read; since the average person loses the higher frequencies as they age by about 55 the Z1R should start to sound how Phronesis described them.
I would like to believe my hearing is still sharp, but I doubt it's as good as it was when I was 20. I can still hear the buzz of transformers/electronics (coil wine, etc) which my wife can't.
I know my eye sight sure isn't as good as it was just 5 years ago, specially night vision and close up... still no glasses though.
Obviously it doesn't preclude any older listener from liking a warm sound signature, but most want a brighter, more neutral sound.
But I'll elaborate on the basis for it... according to tests and averages, humans start to lose higher frequency hearing ~40yo.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presbycusis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hearing_range#cite_note-17
From what I've read; since the average person loses the higher frequencies as they age by about 55 the Z1R should start to sound how Phronesis described them.
I would like to believe my hearing is still sharp, but I doubt it's as good as it was when I was 20. I can still hear the buzz of transformers/electronics (coil wine, etc) which my wife can't.
I know my eye sight sure isn't as good as it was just 5 years ago, specially night vision and close up... still no glasses though.
Obviously it doesn't preclude any older listener from liking a warm sound signature, but most want a brighter, more neutral sound.
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