measurement vs. listening

Measurement involves using specialized tools and techniques to quantify sound properties, such as volume, frequency, or quality, providing objective data. Listening, on the other hand, is a subjective process where a person perceives and evaluates sound based on their hearing and experience. While measurement offers precise, repeatable data about sound characteristics, listening relies on human perception to judge how sound feels or sounds to us. Both are important: measurement ensures accuracy and consistency, whereas listening captures the nuanced, emotional, and artistic aspects of sound that numbers alone can't fully convey.