sebrof
Super Member
My friends and neighbors,
It still all goes back to the argument of perceptive and objective reality. Both are real. Both sides of this, divide, here have excellent points and both are right in their own way. Perception is preference; that should not be forgotten. It is impossible to objectively say, that there is a difference between cable A and cable B unless there is a measurable difference. If there isn't, and it's just what you hear, then it is preference - the perceptive reality I keep speaking of. Some here, have labeled this as an attack when it is actually an observation. We all have preferences. Why do you prefer on shampoo over another, one brand of coffee over another... how about Coke, Pepsi, or RC Cola?
Simply put, if there is no measurable difference, there will be no difference in sound. If there is, it is preference and nothing more. Human perception of sound is about as unreliable an instrument of measure as you can possibly get as the brain is notorious for filling in sounds or changes that it expects to be there due to a large number of influences. That is also why no two people hear exactly the same thing. :yes:
I believe you are assuming that there is no actual difference in sound. Understand that people who believe that a PC makes a difference do not consider your "Perception Theory" because your theory assumes that the only difference is perception (i.e.: looks better, I just like it better because of the brand, etc.) To them it is not perception, it is the music is actually different to anyone who can hear it. It's just that our current measurement equipment and techniques cannot effectively measure it.
"Perception is reality" applies here just as it applies in a faster car. I perceive I'm going faster because I actually am going faster, not just because I painted flames on the sides of my car.