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In Reply to: RE: Something like... posted by tketcham on February 26, 2012 at 05:45:00
I worked on it a few years back. The idea was one could put this at the bottom of some review and you could see the score and a visual that would quickly show positives and other. Note lack of overall score.
I still like it but I still think about the reviewers and wine and the overall scoring. I know JA and a number of people don't like this idea but if you look at the core value of a score: This is where this reviewer places this item at this point in time. It works.
I think in wine the score is at a set point and at a specific time. So why not with equipment? We know that X Merlot was a 91 back in 2004 and we also know it may be a 97 or an 83 today. Scoring tells us what that reviewer thought at that moment and forced them to place this item in a line against other items they reviewed. It is better or is it worse? I don't care if it was against an amp from 2005 (or even 1968) or not. You think this one is better then put the number down. Will say a lot about the reviewer and the equipment. And just like wine, one reviewer may give it a 91 and another a 72. Adds value to the review.
P
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Hi, P,
I like the concept and visual representation of spider graphing but the graphs aren't as useful with disparate categories of ranking. That is, if the categories included in the web do not have context or relevance to each other it is more difficult to interpret what is being conveyed. In the graph you provide, "Setup ease" is sandwiched between "Image size" and "Forwardness" and has no relevance to its neighbors, as one example.If, however, the categories do have context than the graph allows the viewer to quickly see the relative qualities of the component. For example, if four broad themes with applicable categories were provided, there would be a visual representation of the overall characteristics that could be easily compared to other components. Following are some themes and categories borrowing from your example with possible additional categories. These are only quickly borrowed examples and not thoroughly considered recommendations:
Soundstage/Presentation: Image Size - Lack of Harshness - Warmth - etc.
Frequency/Dynamics: Treble Extension - Bass Extension - Tonal Balance - Dynamics
Detail/Clarity: Overall Detail - Treble Clarity - Bass Clarity - Separation of Instruments - etc.
Operation/Aesthetics: Efficiency - Ease of Setup - Attractiveness - etc.The more I think about your suggested rating format the more I like the possibilities!
Regards,
Tom
Edits: 02/26/12
I worked on that for a while and the last version is a little different but I did not have the time this morning to redo the pic. The original idea was just what you said. The problem would be the looooooong debate over what attributes should be listed. To my mind this covers a lot of it but I am sure others would have more. Key is that the graph cannot have too many points or the purpose, to quickly see highs and lows, gets mushed. I really wanted the chart to have a top section with one set, like listening, and a bottom set like setup. Added the average but I really don't think this adds value here. I would rather force the reviewer to pick a number that fits into their lifetime of reviews.
P
As I slowly slip into the dark cesspool of audiophalia neurosis. . . .
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As I slowly slip into the dark cesspool of audiophalia neurosis. . . .
My speaker building site
Since it is purely based on what the reviewer experiences in their system and room. Any reviewer should have no trouble in completing the check list. I think 0-50 is a little too much though, and 1-10 is plenty and less intimidating.
Bass Clarity
Midrange Clarity
Tweeter Clarity
Freedom from Distortion
Bass Extension
Tweeter Extension
Low-Mid-High Balance
Image size
Forward/back image placement
Separation of instruments
Overall Detail
Dynamics
Regards,
Geoff
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