[rory88uk]

Just read a review here for this blu-ray player and regarding the audio it says:
 
"Held back by the sound barrier
Sonically it lacks the dynamic reach of the very best around, with U2's 360° at the Rose Bowl Blu-ray, not quite packing the power and scale of rival machines.

Stereo music tells a similar story, with decent timing but a lack of verve."

 

What on earth do they mean by "decent timing but a lack of verve." ??

 

I have never read anything as seemingly non-sensical as this. If anyone can make sense of this, please fill me in. These reviews just seem like bollocks to me.

 

Anyway I think I'm right in thinking there wouldn't be much difference between most blu-ray players anyway, especially with sound if it is being sent digitally via HDMI.

Correct me If i'm wrong?!

 

 

[Radio_head]

What Hi-Fi reviews can be read for a quick run-down of feature sets.  Once they start talking about sound... best take that with a pillar of salt.
 
They are not unique in that respect.

 

[rory88uk]

I knew they had a poor reputation for reviews but I am amazed at how misleading this is.
 
Who writes this stuff! - "Sound barrier", "the dynamic reach" and "not quite packing the power and scale"
 
 

 

[JRG1990]

What hifi's reviews are laughable , you should read there cable reviews if you want a good laugh.

 

[JamesMcProgger]

you should see their equipment rack reviews.
 
one example:
 
 
 
HERE

if you want more body, depth and punch to your system sound, we’d suggest trying out the ARC yourself. 

 
 
lot of headfier Andy material right there

 

[Somnambulist]

What Hi Fraud - enough said. As someone else posted, they're only good for seeing what's out, specs etc. Their reviews contain lots of word but never actually say anything with meaning; even contemporary pop music lyrics contain more substance.

 

[rory88uk]

 
Quote:

you should see their equipment rack reviews.
 
one example:
 
 
 
 
 
lot of headfier Andy material right there

Wow. Just Wow.

I am starting to think the magazine is just one big inside joke. 

What Hifi says: "

"Reveals new verve and insight, plus more body, depth and punch"

It's a shelf. What!!
 
This kind of thing (and expensive HDMI cables) are just like one big elaborate scam.

 

[JamesMcProgger]

**** hi-end headphones, lets buy audiophile racks instead.

 

[Radio_head]

**** audiophile racks, they tend to be saggy, hairy and belonging to men.  I'll take the one in your avatar.

 

[Somnambulist]

It's a carry-over from when you'd have your vinyl player at the top of the rack, where I guess killing any kind of vibration might be useful, but given CDs require a good old shake to skip and most equipment these days is digital and has next to no moving parts.... er....  que?!
 
 
Quote:

 

Wow. Just Wow.

I am starting to think the magazine is just one big inside joke. 

What Hifi says: "

"Reveals new verve and insight, plus more body, depth and punch"

It's a shelf. What!!
 
This kind of thing (and expensive HDMI cables) are just like one big elaborate scam.