Robertwolfee,
I understand your position and somewhat agree, especially with the part about some very expensive systems could possibly cause ear bleed. However, the same can be said of systems at all price levels.
Audio from entry level to the most costly can sound extremely good or extremely bad, depending on components, matching and most of all, the room.
Nrchy was possibly upset with your sweeping statement. The way it was posted one could conclude that you think everyone with an expensive system is an ego freak and cannot determine between good and bad sound. That obviously is not true.
I will agree that in some cases a lot of money is spent and the results could have been had at a fraction the cost. I can also say that I've heard some absolutely amazing high end (expensive) systems that achieved levels of performance that are not possible with lesser components.
My experience may change with time, perhaps I've just not heard the exception to the rule, but I've heard a heck of a lot of systems.
I understand your position and somewhat agree, especially with the part about some very expensive systems could possibly cause ear bleed. However, the same can be said of systems at all price levels.
Audio from entry level to the most costly can sound extremely good or extremely bad, depending on components, matching and most of all, the room.
Nrchy was possibly upset with your sweeping statement. The way it was posted one could conclude that you think everyone with an expensive system is an ego freak and cannot determine between good and bad sound. That obviously is not true.
I will agree that in some cases a lot of money is spent and the results could have been had at a fraction the cost. I can also say that I've heard some absolutely amazing high end (expensive) systems that achieved levels of performance that are not possible with lesser components.
My experience may change with time, perhaps I've just not heard the exception to the rule, but I've heard a heck of a lot of systems.