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Pleasurably better, not measurably better

I have created a new phrase: pleasurably better.

I am giving it to the world. Too many technophiles are concerned with measurably better, but rarely talk about what sounds better. What gives us more pleasure. The two may lie at opposite ends of the spectrum.

I use and respect measurements all the time, but I will never let any one of them dictate to me what I actually like listening to.

erik_squires

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curiousjim
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I have a friend from college that still has the same receiver and speakers that he bought way back when and is still incredibly happy with his setup. Heck, my brother is really happy with the sound that comes out of his phone! I will never be able to convince them why I have the kit I do. 
Measurements be damned!

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curiousjim
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Yep, I learned decades ago that if someone is happy with the sound of  two tin cans and some string, there is little chance of convincing them that your system is any better.

 

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curiousjim
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@bhvf 

That probably goes to you and @curiousjim's posts above about garage systems and old receivers. If that's what brings them joy, so be it. They probably spend money on something I will never understand why someone would spend money on also.

Lol, my garage system is an old boombox. 😁

 

 

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