This is what we are. It's part of the obsession. Audiophiles represent a very small portion of the music-loving population. Think of the millions of people around the world who enjoy music (who doesnt to some degree), indulge in it, pursue it with passion
But do they obsess about the equipment? I love the gear. I like to look at it, read about it (lust after it). To me, being an audiophile has a lot to do with just the equipment. I was a lover of music long before I ever became an audiophile. I am a lover of music AND I am an audiophile. Obviously there is a very strong correlation between the two.
There are those who love music. There are those who love music and love the associated equipment. There are variations in between. My wife thinks its odd that I obsess about equipment. My best explanation to her is that it is a hobby. But really, that doesnt explain it does it? Is it just a hobby? I dont think so. The word obsession doesnt really convey the true reality either does it?!?!
Theres a lot at work here. Do you think visiting this site and participating in the forums is all about music and equipment? I got news for you! Wed have to revisit our sociology, psychology and human behavior studies to gain a better insight into the entire equation. Lets just call it entertainment. I didnt hang out here when I had more freedom. I devoted my free time to other endeavors my still single friends would say, back when I had a life. Lets see, now I have mowing the lawn, keeping up the house, taking out the trash, picking up dog poop, wiping up baby poop, paying the bills, paying for softball, paying for soccer, paying for diapers, mowing the lawn, keeping up the house, taking out the trash Yea, for me, going online to Agon, going downstairs to listen to music, limiting myself to that one (okay two) (okay, maybe three) glasses of medicinal, oh yea...and lusting after the gear...these are my little excursions into non-reality! Of course this theory has holes because if I was rich, had time to pursue other endeavors and didnt have to deal with poop so often, I would still be an audiophile. Go figure.
There are those who love music. There are those who love music and love the associated equipment. There are variations in between. My wife thinks its odd that I obsess about equipment. My best explanation to her is that it is a hobby. But really, that doesnt explain it does it? Is it just a hobby? I dont think so. The word obsession doesnt really convey the true reality either does it?!?!
Theres a lot at work here. Do you think visiting this site and participating in the forums is all about music and equipment? I got news for you! Wed have to revisit our sociology, psychology and human behavior studies to gain a better insight into the entire equation. Lets just call it entertainment. I didnt hang out here when I had more freedom. I devoted my free time to other endeavors my still single friends would say, back when I had a life. Lets see, now I have mowing the lawn, keeping up the house, taking out the trash, picking up dog poop, wiping up baby poop, paying the bills, paying for softball, paying for soccer, paying for diapers, mowing the lawn, keeping up the house, taking out the trash Yea, for me, going online to Agon, going downstairs to listen to music, limiting myself to that one (okay two) (okay, maybe three) glasses of medicinal, oh yea...and lusting after the gear...these are my little excursions into non-reality! Of course this theory has holes because if I was rich, had time to pursue other endeavors and didnt have to deal with poop so often, I would still be an audiophile. Go figure.