Audio Myths Workshop

This is a video version of my Audio Myths workshop from the October 2009 AES show in New York City. Questions and discussions about this video are welcome at my Audio Expert forum:
http://forums.musicplayer.com/ubbthre...

For copyright and other reasons, Part 1 of this video includes only a portion of the live event that also featured James Johnston, Poppy Crum, and Jason Bradley. Parts 2 and 3 present a more focused recreation of my presentation, including many topics we didn't have time for at the live show.

In this video you will hear what phase shift sounds like, compare high- and low-end converters, learn about proper test methods, understand why hearing is not as reliable as test gear, and much more. So set aside an hour when you won't be disturbed, and enjoy.

The original high quality example Wave files mentioned in Part 3 can be downloaded from my web site: http://www.ethanwiner.com/aes/

Also, my new book The Audio Expert, inspired in part by this video, is now available: http://www.ethanwiner.com/book.htm

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[EthanWiner]

Yes, exactly. Jules at Gearslutz is as much a believer as the audiophiles who spend thousands of dollars on wires. Any newbie can post any lame opinion on Gearslutz and that's fine. But I'm censored for speaking the truth.

[EthanWiner]

Just a reminder to folks that comments and questions about this video, and the topics covered, are welcome at my Audio Expert forum linked in the description above. That's a much better venue for technical exchanges than here via YouTube comments.

[Samir Maamari]

Very intresting conference!

[Tom Jones]

Ethan, you are legendary. You're work on room acoustic treatment is the basis for my own room treatment currently in progress. Thanks for using science to cut through the mix of hype. You've saved me a ton of money.

[EthanWiner]

You are of course correct Jimmy. When all someone like Lawrence has is personal insults, it shows how weak their position really is. And that's when they're no longer welcome to participate in my discussions.

[MrJimmy3459]

Audio is science and nothing more, I think you are introducing the human element which is flawed in so many ways. But audio is understood, tested, many ABX test have been done, and we know everything about it. You involve humans in "musical IQ" and your argument gets completely thrown out the window because eyewitness testimony is, has, and always been flawed! its been proven in psychology many times over. Humans are HORRIBLE data takers

[EthanWiner]

Excellent, yes, please do join my forum. We'll have a good discussion. I agree that many people have no idea what musical instruments sound like. Though I'll mention that I've played in pop bands as well as symphony orchestras for many years.

[Lawrence Harasim]

There is no point in arguing your right and so am I ...but let me make this clearer for you...on what I mean about musical IQ...it has nothing to do with playing and instrument or composing music most of these people...when listening prefer listening in there cars but more importantly... do not know what musical instruments really sound like when they are listening...I am going to join your forum if thats ok......time to kick butt my friend :)

[EthanWiner]

Just because you don't understand how audio "works" and how fidelity is assessed doesn't mean that real audio engineers don't understand it. This stuff has been known fully for more than 50 years! Again, I urge you to engage in a real discussion at my forum because I'm sure you'd benefit greatly. BTW, I'll be interested to hear some of your musical compositions if you care to post a link.

[Lawrence Harasim]

Ethan... if I could quantify the UN-science I would be a millionaire and make some interesting products....thats why i said..some things cannot be explained....also wanted to point out that i did not insult ...some things are just facts...some people have more musical IQ then others...facts are facts my friend

[EthanWiner]

Lawrence, you expressed a lot of disagreement, but you haven't explained even one thing. If you think there's more to audio fidelity than "science," then you need to state specifically what more there is. Further, insulting my "musical IQ" and the audio equipment I own is equally pointless. If you'd like to have an honest discussion about audio facts and myths, I encourage you to post in my Audio Expert web forum linked in the video description above.

[Lawrence Harasim]

most equipment that has been sold is not that great(great specs) but not that great empirically we I have done many tests ABA and clearly head crazy differences...maybe your equipment is not that great in reality...ever thought of that?