I have not yet read the test results but it wont matter unless they are using Trifield- my theory is the lossy compression not only damages traditional 2 channel sonics, but because Trifield relies on this to generate its sound field, the results will become more pronounced when using Trifield or similar system...
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OK just read the test- interesting reading but I think you could fault things with the test. the easiest IMHO is the simple fact that there is a difference between accurate and pleasing. I think many of us here want accurate, while the average person simply goes for pleasing. Over time I have gone for what I would call pleasing plus-- meaning that I want something thats accurate but I would sacrifice some accuracy to get sound that sounds good to me.
best regards,
Jerry