Blind listening verses Sighted Listening..good read

[E-Stat]

That's a totally different issue than the likelihood that I would be subconsciously influenced to think a speaker that looks more impressive actually sounds more impressive.

Not really. Studies have shown that people who are more physically attractive are perceived to be smarter, nicer - better people. The psychology is the same.

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[02audionoob]

Not really. Studies have shown that people who are more physically attractive are perceived to be smarter, nicer - better people. The psychology is the same.

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I for one am not buying it. It's different. To compare it to how we perceive people would be more like:

1. Subconsciously perceiving one person to be a better person because they're good-looking
2. Consciously deciding which of two people is the better-looking one - like a beauty pageant