@ghdprentice - I agree most of these listed call out the placebo effect. The gear does change our perception does. We are the break in. I’m guilty of it .
Well this link will start many arguments!
I agree with most these. I’ve argued with a lot of these.
https://www.headphonesty.com/2025/08/most-annoying-audio-myths-voted-thousands-audiophiles/
let the arguments begin