Well one big reason is because many folks have their systems in shared living spaces like the living room. Many spouses do not want all manner of panels on the walls etc...no matter how attractive some of us think they are. The spousal veto vote on these panels and such is real and impacts many Aphiles.
If Audiophiles care about sound, then why so few threads on acoustics
... and so many on cables?
I am sure there are 10 if not 50 times more posts on cables too?
I would hope that as audiophiles we could agree that acoustics are far more important than cables. A cable may (or should) make a fraction of a db change. Acoustics can make several db changes (or more). A cable may have some impact on clarity or soundstage (and many can rightfully debate that). Acoustics absolutely will have an impact on soundstage.
So what is the reason?
Interested in people's thoughts. People will drop thousands on a cable, $10K on an amp, or turntable, but I don't see anywhere near that spend on acoustics in most cases.
I am sure there are 10 if not 50 times more posts on cables too?
I would hope that as audiophiles we could agree that acoustics are far more important than cables. A cable may (or should) make a fraction of a db change. Acoustics can make several db changes (or more). A cable may have some impact on clarity or soundstage (and many can rightfully debate that). Acoustics absolutely will have an impact on soundstage.
So what is the reason?
- Is it because acoustics are "hard", i.e. you really have to put some thought into it?
- Are acoustics not sexy enough?
- Is it because they are often unattractive?
- Is it because they carry much in the way of bragging rights (at least with many audiophiles)?
- Do they not provide enough "retail therapy"?
- Most audiophile really don't understand much about acoustics and can't contribute?
- The difference between those who understand acoustics and those that don't is substantial for people are fearful of wading into discussions?
Interested in people's thoughts. People will drop thousands on a cable, $10K on an amp, or turntable, but I don't see anywhere near that spend on acoustics in most cases.