Golden ear
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A golden ear is a term in audio circles referring to a person who believes that they possess better than average hearing. Golden ears claim to be able to discern subtle differences in audio reproduction that typical listeners cannot.
The term has also been lent to titles of ear training CDs, which contain drills which teach the audiophile to identify different frequency boost and cuts, differing compression values, time delays, and reverb times. "The Absolute Sound", a monthly publication of audio products and production techniques, also gives out the 'Golden Ear Award' for products that break new ground in superior sounding audio equipment.
See also: Audiophile
