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Question: What are some of your best pieces of advise to someone new to the hobby?

I have a friend who is interested in putting together a system and am putting together a little guide for him, compiling information I’ve found over the years, plus some of my own personal tips and tricks. However, I am by no means the end-all-be-all of knowledge and want to incorporate information, tips, and tricks from the community - however basic they may seem - into a nice reference resource.

Without specifically naming any pieces of gear or brands (this isn’t a product recommendation question), what are some of the biggest tips, tricks, important pieces of info to keep in mind, caveats, etc. that you would have for someone new?

*side note - hopefully this post can also serve as a nice reference point for people in the future, as well!

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  • The sound we like is extremely personal...you choose what you like
  • Speakers are very room dependent, and you’re listening room is unique
  • Buy speakers you love the sound of, and that work well in your room, then buy an amp that drives them well
  • Home equipment trials are best
  • Treat the room acoustics as needed
  • Placement is critical, and experimentation necessary
  • Listen to better gear than you can afford, then buy the best you can
  • Keep an open mind about what effects sound, specs don’t tell us how something sounds...use your ears.
  • Audio is a journey, and it's unique to you...enjoy!

 

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