How does the label “Hugh end” matter? If I spent $20,000 and you’ve spent $80,000 but I like the sound of my system better, does the label “high end” matter? I heard a million dollar system and didn’t like it as much as mine. It was higher end, meaning more expensive but so what? That said, I’ve spent more than I ever expected to create the sound I want but creating the sound you want, I think is what matters.
??? Where Does "High End" Start ???
There are terms we in this hobby use to describe certain characteristics of the components or sound evoked...Without fail,the terms entry level,mid-fi & high end will show up in component reviews or conversations regarding equipment components...
So exactly how do we define these terms in absolutes?I understand there are components that,in this day & age,outperform their asking price in orders of magnitude but even if they do,they will invariably be tagged as entry level,mid-fi or high end simply based on their asking price..
Assuming entry level starts at say $500.00 per component,where does that end & mid-fi start,$2500.00 per component,$3500.00,$4500.00,$5000.00?
How far does that pricing structure go until you consider a component to be "high end"?
What are YOUR PERSONAL thoughts on this subject?