Wine Asylum

Posted by jimbill (A) on January 21, 2006 at 18:47:45

In Reply to: Guess we better stick to wine... posted by mkuller on January 21, 2006 at 17:35:50:

I can see where the ABX blind test could be a bit antagonistic. With wine blind tastings, you don't have to pick the best and then see if you can tell it against itself, but you still might go back over the wines to make sure you feel the same. But a blind audio testing could still be viable because you hear which you like best and then you might try again to make sure. But if you can't tell the difference then you should reconsider your stance.

As for audio reviewers, they aren't doing blind testings either. They and their mags are paid to find differences. If they can't tell audible differences then they cease to exist. There is also the advertising revenues to be considered.

"Right, and your Japanese receiver sounds as good as those Krell or VTL separates." This is a perfect example of the preconceived prejudices. With wine blind tastings you are trying to eliminate cost, history, previous reviews, reputation, etc. and just taste the wine for what it offers.

Blind testings free your mind and let you judge something on it's own merits.

• Re: Guess we better stick to wine... - Enophile 14:09:38 01/23/06 (1)
  • Blind leading the blind... - mkuller 16:22:20 01/23/06 (0)

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