Almost by definition, anything that is "measure" of something, is objective. But just because something can be measured, doesn't mean that it is important. It's a well described phenomenon that we tend to focus on only that which can reliably be measured, and tend to ignore that which cannot. At what point does sound quality become "good enough" that it takes a backseat to other parameters of quality? I've personally long maintained that in some important respects, the standard iPhone headphones are better than more expensive, objectively better sounding headphones that I've also used, simply because they get small, seemingly insignificant details right, like where on the chord is the microphone placed, and how long is the chord, and how do they feel in my ear. I'm constantly surprised at how little consideration is usually given to details line these in even very high end headphones.
The point I am trying to make is this: Subjective perception of quality is far more important than objective measures of quality. The best product is the one that does the job well enough and is the most delightful to use.
Almost by definition, anything that is "measure" of something, is objective. But just because something can be measured, doesn't mean that it is important. It's a well described phenomenon that we tend to focus on only that which can reliably be measured, and tend to ignore that which cannot. At what point does sound quality become "good enough" that it takes a backseat to other parameters of quality? I've personally long maintained that in some important respects, the standard iPhone headphones are better than more expensive, objectively better sounding headphones that I've also used, simply because they get small, seemingly insignificant details right, like where on the chord is the microphone placed, and how long is the chord, and how do they feel in my ear. I'm constantly surprised at how little consideration is usually given to details line these in even very high end headphones.
The point I am trying to make is this: Subjective perception of quality is far more important than objective measures of quality. The best product is the one that does the job well enough and is the most delightful to use.