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Naming names

I've been reading a lot of equipment reviews lately by both amateur and professional reviewers (I assume they get paid at Stereophile, TAS, Positive Feedback, Enjoy the Music, et al.) I've found there are certain frustrating habits of professional reviewers that are not consumer-friendly, but certainly industry-friendly.

Just to start with one example, one of the most common compliments given to a product that is the subject of a professional review is that it is as good or better than certain other products that cost twice as much. Yet the inferior, more expensive products are never named. If the more expensive competing product is slightly or substantially better, then it usually is identified in the review. If the reviews are intended to truly help the reader/consumer, shouldn't the reviewer identify these grossly overpriced products that perform no better than equipment that cost half as much?

(BTW the amateur reviewers often have no problem calling out expensive gear that don't perform as well as a more affordable one.)



Edits: 02/10/09 02/10/09 02/10/09 02/10/09

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Topic - Naming names - ScottZ 03:38:05 02/10/09 (57)

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