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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2015 14:35:04 GMT
I thought this might be a fun thing to have on DIYAH. Take the challenge & see if you pass muster... Philips Golden EarsA warning for those on OS X - the site will ask you to use Apple's other piece of garbage software, Safari. It won't run on firefox. There are some issues with the test itself too and, at least in the early stages, a fatal flaw in the methodology. Still, it's interesting and occasionally provides insights. It takes a while to load the individual tracks so if you live in a rural area like me remember, patience is a virtue. Here's another test to give you some idea of how old you are... Audiocheck
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Post by solderdude on Jan 31, 2015 15:35:01 GMT
The golden ears test was discussed HERE as well. Was 'Golden ears' certified for what it is worth. Some test features were far more difficult than others. My 13 y.o. son wants to see how far he can go and is now 'bronze ears' after a few hours.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2015 16:07:44 GMT
Ah sorry Frans. I did look for it before posting but didn't find it. You can delete this thread if you want. I'm only at bronze ears at the moment because it takes so long to load the samples with my lousy internet connection.
The questions where you have three choices and have to identify the one that is wrong is fatally flawed. All you have to do is identify the two which are the same and whatever is left MUST be the correct answer. It's still fun though and it says something about Philips that at least they're trying to engage with users. I might actually like the Fidelio X2, if I didn't already own the HD 650.
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Post by solderdude on Jan 31, 2015 17:37:53 GMT
The x1 was also said to be an alternative for the HD650. I owned both at the same time and the X1 is nowhere close. The X2 is a slightly brighter sounding version of the X1 with changeable pads. Really nicely built though.
The golden ears challenge is really slow indeed.
The pick one of 3 is an ABX test where one only has to pick the odd one. Fun and sometimes frustrating to do.
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Post by Rabbit on Jan 31, 2015 18:47:15 GMT
It's a nice idea, educating people on their listening and perception.
I wonder whether the 'ideal' will be adapted by the end of 2015 though? It's getting a concensus as to what really is flat on the ears which has some a little skeptical of these things. I know for me, 'ideal' is flat in the treble as far as possible but a ramp in the bass is helpful. It just makes me feel that it's more speaker like ... and there in the room.
I also have to listen to 'flat' headphones quite loud in order to gain impact. I try to mimic what I think the microhones might have heard and how close theye were at the venues for anything acoustic. I think it's easy to boost the volume beyond what the mics heard in the first place.
Trouble is, with rock/pop and DI recordings, that's not really possible!!
It's a great idea to have a reference though, so at least then, we know where we're coming from.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2015 15:24:37 GMT
When I did that sweep test I discovered that my hearing at the top is seriously deficient. I can't hear anything above 15k!
You'd think I was a dead-cert for AKG but I prefer the headphone that's often criticised for having a rolled off top end. How does that work?
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Post by Rabbit on Feb 1, 2015 15:45:13 GMT
It's surprising how low that headphones start to roll away and then become very uneven. Some start at 10KHz. So that's one excuse, plus the fact that your hearing really doesn't go that high once you've reached 21!!!!! Gradually, the years take their toll.
I can just get to 15 KHz on a good headphone at 61 but I've been exposed to lots of noise over the years.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2015 18:01:04 GMT
I hear you (just).
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Post by Rabbit on Feb 1, 2015 18:54:37 GMT
Actually, I used to suffer with tinnitus. Nowadays, it's less, but I used to find it a problem. That'll teach me not to play so loud.
It could also have been to do with high blood pressure though not just damage to the eardrums.
I used to try and work out what pitch the whistling noise was at. Pretty low at around 12KHz I think it was, so it did interfere with headphone listening!!
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