Any self respecting sports car buff buys a 911
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Speakers and amplifiers show audiophiles are confused.
An audiophile buys a pair of speakers for $50K or $100K then asks what amps make them sound best. That’s about as smart as marrying a girl without knowing her personality. What are the specs that will insure your expensive new speakers and amps will work optimality with each other? There’s got to be an app for that, well no there isn’t because there are too many variables and companies don’t present their specs in a standard ways. Why is it that speaker and amplifier manufactures don’t recommend specific amps for their speakers? Beyond power, impedance, and making your own crossovers how do you choose amplifiers to get all the potential out of your speakers?
Showing 6 responses by grislybutter
spending a zillion dollars means better equipment. Because once the audiophile handed the money over, s/he is attached to the idea that the money equaled sound quality. It's in the contract. In many ways, it's like a painting. The more expansive it is, the more valuable it is to its owner. Perception-wise, that is. |
@donavabdear very true. In the late 90s I became an avid user of a software and had to meet with the developers and architects often. They couldn't believe how much I got out of it and how much I knew - more than them, which seemed impossible. I had workflows they never imagined and I used bugs as features that they then grabbed and implemented as features. Never underestimate the power the the inquiring mind :) |
so until about 15 years ago I was not a 911 fan. I thought the design was bland. But it grew on me, while I am still not crazy about it but I get it. It's lines are smooth as butter, clean and efficient. And then I drove one and I understood why it's so popular. It's not complicated like most Italian cars, reliable and still fun. The Cielo is beautiful. I am a big Biturbo fan and of its descendants in the 90s. I like the unassuming look and the wild ride, when all your passengers are screaming and reaching for your neck, but they are too busy holding onto the edge of their seat.... |