Floyd Toole - Sound reproduction – art and science/opinions and facts
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Floyd Toole's CIRMMT distinguished lecture on the science of sound reproduction, drawing on decades of blind listening research. It covers what listeners prefer in loudspeakers and why measured accuracy and anechoic response matter.
Why HN recommends it: HN recommends it as a crash course on audio reproduction science, especially the finding that listeners reliably prefer more accurate speakers in blind tests.
“In blind testing, the average listener reliably prefers the more accurate speaker.” Read on HN ↗