In Reply to: RE: Critics being critical: 10 Audio pans the Krell S-275 posted by Inmate51 on June 26, 2012 at 19:35:15:
...don't need to be accomplished musicians, but they need to be very familiar with the sound of live, unamplified music, attending concerts regularly.
And they need to have excellent critical listening skills, which can be learned.
Plus they need to have insight and the ability to describe the things they hear in a way the reader can relate to, understand and enjoy.
Two of the greatest reviewers ever - JGH and HP were not musicians.
Today with the disappearance of B & M stores, audio review magazines have taken on a new importance in exposing readers to new equipment they may want to seek out and buy.
Even though I haven't bought any new components in years and have no interest in buying, I enjoy reading the two print magazines because they are entertaining and a part of my hobby.
I also enjoy reading Auto Week, even though I have no plans to buy a Porsche.
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Follow Ups
- Good reviewers... - mkuller 21:04:37 06/26/12 (12)
- RE: Good reviewers... - Inmate51 10:09:30 06/27/12 (8)
- He never mentioned Julian Hirsch - Jack G 10:25:52 06/27/12 (6)
- RE: He never mentioned Julian Hirsch - Inmate51 16:47:11 06/27/12 (0)
- Julian Hirsch... - mkuller 10:30:48 06/27/12 (4)
- I love the funny stories about him... - E-Stat 14:43:39 07/03/12 (0)
- If you were in the market for a reviewer - 1973shovel 10:50:50 06/29/12 (0)
- RE: Julian Hirsch... - Inmate51 16:51:42 06/27/12 (0)
- Mine either - Jack G 10:57:53 06/27/12 (0)
- No doubt... - mkuller 10:16:38 06/27/12 (0)
- RE: Good reviewers... - soulfood 04:18:27 06/27/12 (2)
- The magazines... - mkuller 08:50:08 06/27/12 (1)
- RE: The magazines... - soulfood 12:29:18 06/27/12 (0)