"quantum (kwntm)
Plural quanta
A discrete, indivisible manifestation of a physical property, such as a force or angular momentum. Some quanta take the form of elementary particles; for example, the quantum of electromagnetic radiation is the photon, while the quanta of the weak force are the W and Z particles. See also quantum state.
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Quantum is a useful concept or paradigm applied in many scenarios from the common to the more esoteric in many disciplines.
But I would be weary of its use specifically as a marketing device to make a home audio product appear more sophisticated or effective than perhaps it really is. Impressive sounding technical terms can easily be used to obfuscate the facts as a means of justifying a higher price/profit.
Accordingly, I would be suspicious of the value proposition for most any home audio product that heavily uses the term in its marketing literature. It may work or it may not. The value proposition is what matters. Its a common trick in marketing in general to overstate the value of a new or unique product based on some proprietary "gimmick". Nothing new or unique to home audio there!
Plural quanta
A discrete, indivisible manifestation of a physical property, such as a force or angular momentum. Some quanta take the form of elementary particles; for example, the quantum of electromagnetic radiation is the photon, while the quanta of the weak force are the W and Z particles. See also quantum state.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.'"
Quantum is a useful concept or paradigm applied in many scenarios from the common to the more esoteric in many disciplines.
But I would be weary of its use specifically as a marketing device to make a home audio product appear more sophisticated or effective than perhaps it really is. Impressive sounding technical terms can easily be used to obfuscate the facts as a means of justifying a higher price/profit.
Accordingly, I would be suspicious of the value proposition for most any home audio product that heavily uses the term in its marketing literature. It may work or it may not. The value proposition is what matters. Its a common trick in marketing in general to overstate the value of a new or unique product based on some proprietary "gimmick". Nothing new or unique to home audio there!