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I've done signal and sound-processing courses at the university. I know the Nyquist-Shannon theorem. I know all about samples, and digital sound not been square
by josteink 9y ago
I've done signal and sound-processing courses at the university. I know the Nyquist-Shannon theorem. I know all about samples, and digital sound not been square staircases.
I know and understand how incorrect down-sampling from high frequencies can cause distortion in the form of sub-harmonics in the audioable range.
I know about audible dynamic range and how many decibels of extra range 8-bits are going to give you.
I know all this, but I still have to admit: if there's a hi-res recording (24-bit, >48kHz) available for download/purchase, I'll always go for that instead of the "regular" 16-bit 44.1/48kHz download. I guess escaping your former audiophile self is very, very hard.
Anyone else want to admit their guilty, stupid pleasures? :)
- TheSpiceIsLife 9y agoMore is better right? Deriving pleasure from listening to music has a large subjective component. So if I've paid more for a track and / or I got the most amount of bits I could I'll probably enjoy it more. Also makes for great conversation topics.
- xiphmont 9y agoI collect vintage headphones, and especially relish the truly absurd ones I can't believe anyone thought were a saleable item. I'm up to about 300 different models.
- TheRealDunkirk 9y agoWould love to see a shot of the collection on /r/headphones.
- specto 9y agoYeah seriously, that's really cool.... and on that note what headphones does he actually use?!
- tomc1985 9y agoraises hand