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Where does "MidFi" differ from "HiFi" or "LOFI"?

Given the vast range of product and costs thereof in this industry, I'm curious where the "break points" are between levels of fidelity?   Equipment can range from $100's to $100,000s+, so where is "MIDFI" vs. "HIFI"?

The ear hears from a range of 20-20,000HZ, but mid-range is certainly not at the 10,000HZ level. 

just curious what you all think.

johnweiss

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grislybutter
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@mceljo 

I think HiFi is an accomplishment. Not gear, not cables. not dollar amounts. It's the sound that takes you out of the moment.

grislybutter
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hi-fi starts at 1 dollar below what the responder spent. Anything just below my system is mid-fi

grislybutter
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@secretguy 

slow down, we are snobs, remember?

grislybutter
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@mceljo i am very confused about what you wrote

"I don’t think price should be the primary factor" and then:

"may be borderline MidFi because of its price point"

so which one is it?

"may be borderline MidFi because they are not hand made"

how on Earth is HANDMADE a requirement? 

grislybutter
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Andrew Robinson review soundbars. He does it really well though, but still....

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