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pika2000

Jul 18 2008, 07:20

Yet another listening test poll from me.

Hopefully you guys don't get sick of this. I really appreciate the feedback so far, although I wish there are more voters, considering the view count of previous polls.

Direct link of the zip file for sample #6

There are 5 wav files. 1 is the original, labeled as such. The others are wav decoded from 4 different lossy compression. I'm going to set the poll for 2 weeks, and then disclose which format is which. Anyway, as the title said, this is just an informal poll, for fun. Pick which testfile that sounds the best/worst for you. It is not my intention for this to be a full blown ABX test since obviously every vote will be biased. I do include the original so if you're interested in doing some ABX tests, please do so, and share the result. Everybody can comment on why they voted what.

Track is Lucky Man by Dave Rodgers.

PS: Mod, sorry to bug you, but I just don't see any option to set the expiration date of the thread on my end. If you could set the thread to close in 2 weeks, just like previous ones, I appreciate it.
PSS: whoops, can a mod fix the title+question to indicate poll #6? Thanks.

haregoo

Jul 18 2008, 09:31

This could be tough test. IMO it's so easy to pick out the best and the worst.

CODE

ABC/HR for Java, Version 0.52b, 18 7 2008
Testname: 

Tester: 

1L = E:\Desktop\Audio\Sample06\Sample06 Testfile02.wav
2L = E:\Desktop\Audio\Sample06\Sample06 Testfile03.wav
3L = E:\Desktop\Audio\Sample06\Sample06 Testfile01.wav
4L = E:\Desktop\Audio\Sample06\Sample06 Testfile04.wav

Ratings on a scale from 1.0 to 5.0

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General Comments: 
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1L File: E:\Desktop\Audio\Sample06\Sample06 Testfile02.wav
1L Rating: 4.5
1L Comment: 
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2L File: E:\Desktop\Audio\Sample06\Sample06 Testfile03.wav
2L Rating: 3.0
2L Comment: horrible artifacts at 23 sec or later
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3L File: E:\Desktop\Audio\Sample06\Sample06 Testfile01.wav
3L Rating: 3.8
3L Comment: 
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4L File: E:\Desktop\Audio\Sample06\Sample06 Testfile04.wav
4L Rating: 4.0
4L Comment: 
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ABX Results:
Original vs E:\Desktop\Audio\Sample06\Sample06 Testfile02.wav
    7 out of 8, pval = 0.035


---- Detailed ABX results ----
Original vs E:\Desktop\Audio\Sample06\Sample06 Testfile02.wav
Playback Range: 23.151 to 29.996
    5:09:20 PM f 0/1 pval = 1.0
    5:10:08 PM p 1/2 pval = 0.75
    5:11:02 PM p 2/3 pval = 0.5
    5:25:54 PM p 3/4 pval = 0.312
    5:25:56 PM p 4/5 pval = 0.187
    5:25:58 PM p 5/6 pval = 0.109
    5:26:02 PM p 6/7 pval = 0.062
    5:26:05 PM p 7/8 pval = 0.035

pika2000

Jul 21 2008, 04:26

Bump.

j7n

Jul 21 2008, 09:45

I cannot tell the difference but am unable to vote. The forum requests me to pick the worst sample.

Damn sad to realize that my audio sensors are broken.

Maybe for a change pick a not so loud sample for poll #7? With this one my level meters hardly move at all.

pika2000

Jul 21 2008, 09:54

QUOTE (j7n @ Jul 21 2008, 01:45)

I cannot tell the difference but am unable to vote. The forum requests me to pick the worst sample.

Damn sad to realize that my audio sensors are broken.

Maybe for a change pick a not so loud sample for poll #7? With this one my level meters hardly move at all.

LOL. I told you it's worse with eurobeat CDs.

PS: Mods, can we add another option of "Cannot tell the difference" on the pick the worst question? Really appreciate it. I'll make sure I add that in future polls.

pika2000

Jul 24 2008, 07:00

1 week bump. Only 1 vote???

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