Klarinet Archive - Posting 000195.txt from 1996/09

From: Steve Fowler <sfowler@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Tom L. asks me to restate the basis of discussion
Date: Sat, 14 Sep 1996 23:35:55 -0400

>>>>> Snip <<<<<

> This is a very narrow discussion:
>
> it deals with the ability of people to hear differences in
> sound character by brands, by media of manufacture, and that's
> about it.
>
> The "gut feel" aspect of it arose when a posting said that that person's
> "gut feel" was all that was required. But I forget now the exact wording
> of that posting.
>
>
> ====================================
> Dan Leeson, Los Altos, California
> (leeson@-----.edu)
> ====================================
>

Dr. Leeson,

I just thought I would put in my 2 cents worth. I honestly believe
that there are people who are blessed with ears whose abilities far
exceed the capabilities of scientific measure. Just as there is not a
computer that as of yet can replace all of the subtle judgements that
the human brain is capable of making, the ears are the ultimate
instrument when it comes to judging sound. Bias or not, in the final
analysis, the important thing is what we _perceive_ to be sound
differences, is it not? The ultimate testing device, IMHO, is still
the trained, experienced, and God blessed human ear.

Regards,

Steve

Steve Fowler (sfowler@-----.com)

   
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