Function over form at its finest.
Recently, Redditor, u/hurtyewh, showed off his $15 homemade audio measurement tool on the r/headphones subreddit, garnering mixed reactions from the community. Described by the OP as a “thing of beauty,” it has attracted both admiration and skepticism.
Audio enthusiasts often use frequency response measurement tools to evaluate sound device performance. The measurement tool generates a frequency response graph (seen below) that shows the relative loudness of each frequency that the headphone reproduces.
High-end measurement tools, such as the GRAS 43AG Ear & Cheek Simulator, could cost up to $9000. Hence, this steep price prompted u/hurtyewh to “macgyver” a budget-friendly version.
The post has sparked some cheeky comments:
While some prefer to be more straightforward about it:
A few take a professional stance:
Personally, this is the most relatable:
V.A.G.S! It’s like E.A.R.S, but better!
Don’t give chifi manufacturers any ideas 🤫