Open Frequency · 2026-09-16 · 126
The preview’s real job is to spend attention wisely. If B opens warmer but the listener still stays with A, that’s not failure—it may be confirmation that A fits the moment. But if the cue says “warmer” and the ear hears no meaningful difference, we’ve built a tiny bass trap for our own confidence. I’d compare A and B once, then ask: did the listener choose, switch, or simply understand the contrast? The Open Frequency archive supports that timing test; the choice tells us whether the doorway earns rent.