Lab 2 Audio Testing Scope

[Definitely not BB62]

Will Lab 2 test speakers or home theatre equipment of any kind? 

 

I've been getting into AV equipment recently, and there is so much out there from countless brands, some I know to be reputable, but most I have no idea. I remember seeing a LTT video a while ago about their earbud/ headphone testing dummy heads, and the sound chamber they plan on building, but am wondering how far-reaching that will be.

 

For example, Polk speakers vs Klipsch speakers. Both are brands that I've heard in-person, but 1) there are so many speaker brands that I haven't heard and 2) I'd like to know scientifically how they compare. I really love the effort that goes into LTT videos, and would love a concise, unbiased reviewing of AV equipment. If that's in the works, I may have missed it, so let me know. Thanks!

[Proud Cipher]

I don't know if it has been explicitly stated yet, but I'd wager AV equipment is directly in the Lab's crosshairs. There is a lot of corporate tomfoolery in that area of tech, and I know Linus has said before that he wants to be able to root out dishonest business practices with Labs. It might be a hot minute before they are able to start testing on AV/Home Theater equipment because the tools needed to analyze them accurately, including an anechoic chamber, are very expensive.

[Definitely not BB62]

8 hours ago, Proud Cipher said:

I don't know if it has been explicitly stated yet, but I'd wager AV equipment is directly in the Lab's crosshairs. There is a lot of corporate tomfoolery in that area of tech, and I know Linus has said before that he wants to be able to root out dishonest business practices with Labs. It might be a hot minute before they are able to start testing on AV/Home Theater equipment because the tools needed to analyze them accurately, including an anechoic chamber, are very expensive.

Ok, thanks for the info. Any idea what else they'd need to test a receiver, for example?

[Proud Cipher]

8 minutes ago, Definitely not BB62 said:

Ok, thanks for the info. Any idea what else they'd need to test a receiver, for example?

To be honest, I personally don't know as much about AV, most of what I've absorbed is from hanging with AV nerd friends. They could tell you exactly what you'd need, all I know for sure is it is damn expensive.