How to properly compare audio equipment

Decide by listening or by measurement?

Do we actually need to listen to audio equipment?
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Is it really necessary to judge by listening....?

Evaluating sound & critical listening

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Nopiano
How to make a $20 audio switch-over comparator © Alan

The human ear/brain & psychoacoustics

Rational discussion about the perception of sound
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The human ear is highly non-linear...
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Marketing hype and Cautionary tales .....
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"The case against long-term listening"
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Historical opinions on evaluating audio equipment
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"Blind" or "double blind" A-B comparisons: essential complexity?
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Bruel & Kjaer: "Relevant speaker tests in dealer rooms"
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"Subjective" v. "Objective" in Audio
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Test equipment for grading audio electronics
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Comparing microphones
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Digital sources - how good is audibly good enough?
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Objective, science-based investigations - how does that look, feel and smell?
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willem
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User Group Test CD?
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Technical facts vs. Subjective enthusiasm - explain?
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The Futility of Audio Shows
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Milosz
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No-nonsense and objective audio sites
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The Myth of "Break-in"
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The art and skills of a great (public) demonstration
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Setting-up our home systems - do we have the basics in place?
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Resembling High End Audio and Art - Would High End audio experts make similar mistakes?
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Clipping - audible or not?
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