Are there any absolute truths???


Whenever I ask an audio question it seems the answer always starts out with "Well...it depends". So I'm wondering if there are any audiophile "absolute truths" that we all can file away as great advice and use confidently over and over again. Just to get it started, I'll offer up the following and see how long they hold up before they get shot down.

Audiophile Absolute Truths:

#1. The quality of the stereo system is what the owner says it is, not someone else.

#2. System synergy is more important than anything else.

Both humorous and serious replies are welcome.
hank

Showing 1 response by stehno

God exists. And He requires much of each and every one of us.

As to absolute truths in audio?

1. One must spend a lot of money in this hobby to realize one need not spend a lot of money.

2. When it comes to some to many so-called 'high-end' products and reviewer's opinions; "If it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it's probably a platapus."

3. When a reviewer says about a component; "It's like being strapped to a rocket sled and lighting the fuse.", you can bet dollars to doughnuts he's had too much chile the night before.

4. Frequency reproduction below 40Hz matters as much as any other part of the spectrum no matter what others say.

5. Room acoustics really do account for up to 80% of the sound.

-IMO