Audiophiles are rated according to how fanatical they are and how well they understand PERFECT sound. There are first rate audiophiles and then there are garden variety audiophiles. For a long time I have proposed that in order to differentiate the highest level audiophiles from their inferior rivals a new category must be created. This shall be called the Super audiophile( Trademark pending) These audiophiles are very rare in the world, and they only tolerate PERFECT sound. They spend much of their lives in a state of misery because perfect sound cannot be found even if they get closer and closer.
Types of Audiophiles
The Purist
A good stereo should be a transparent window into the recording session with no opinion or distortion of it’s own
The Dynamics Fanatics
A good stereo is like a thrill ride at a carnival. If I’m not jumping it isn’t worth listening to.
Live and Let Live
It’s all good man, put your money where your heart lies.
The Bean Counter
Buys gear like he’s stocking a used stereo store. Purchase price and retail value determine what comes and goes out.
The Canners
I bought my balanced headphones specifically so you wouldn’t ask me questions while I’m listening to dub step.
The Scientist
You can’t prove you have a soul so all your opinions are meaningless.
The Blind Follower
Can’t hear a difference between amp A and B so he wants to know if he should spend 5x more on B and will wait to be told which to get.
The Brand Loyalist
Falls in love with the idea of a brand or designer and changes his job to accommodate the demands of his audio jewelry