[lanthade]

Oh my. I mean, if this guy is happy with his results then more power to him. However, this write up is a textbook case of the blind leading the blind. I don’t even know where to begin. The classic smiley faced EQ, equating spectograph with transfer function, no discussion of phase or any other time domain considerations. It reminds me of when I was 17 and thought I knew everything about computers. Then I went to college and learned how little it was that I actually knew. The author’s knowledge is me when I was 17. I however own thousands of dollars of measurement mics, audio interfaces, and software, and have experience built on decades of pro audio work using those tools and honing my craft.

It’s not my desire to slam the author but it’s also important that people don’t take this correct methodology.

[aljgz]

`When disagreeing, please reply to the argument instead of calling names. "That is idiotic; 1 + 1 is 2, not 3" can be shortened to "1 + 1 is 2, not 3".`

`Please don't fulminate. Please don't sneer, including at the rest of the community.`

As a curious person with a degree in Electrical Engineering, and one in Computer Science, very interested in quality audio, etc, I know what you mean.

But please, don't be the person who kills curiousity. This person was curious, did some experiments, and posted the result. If you have time, write some of the major ways that such a measurement is inadequate. If not, link to some resources.

`Please don't post shallow dismissals, especially of other people's work. A good critical comment teaches us something.`

[lanthade]

I find it interesting that you chose to respond to my comment like this as opposed to others which are more egregious on the issues you bring up.

That aside though, I did mention a number of issues with the write up. Anyone interested is welcome to dig into them and come back with questions if they desire. This is not however an introductory level topic and I elected to not try to thumb tap out a distillation of a very advanced and multi-faceted topic here.

I would not expect someone with graduate level qualifications and years of experience in software development to try to distill their work down to my level either.

[semitones]

He responded to you because he thinks you can still be saved

[unethical_ban]

Your last sentence is exactly what the best of HN is: wonderful distillation of complex topics.