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Why do they always play so loud in hifi showrooms?

Does not this bother anyone else?

How come, at shows, like the CES or any other, the demo is needed to be ear-busting loud? I know I´m gather´em all up in one ugly soup - but never the less... It´s like the dude in head of the demo likes to hear his amps on the verge of clipping, the speakers screaming out the music. Sharp, ugly sounds trying to kill your ears. I´ve studied people trying to avoid the music/noice - others asking for a decrease of volume - people leaving the showroom solely because of the volumes intensety.

I have not been to many demos that was played at normal volume.

I usually listen to the speakers when the demo is over and they´re just playing at normal volume.
rannagarden

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rannagarden OP
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Well, they ain´t fooling no one telling me that they have to play it that loud so you won´t be bothered by other demoes in nearby rooms. We´re not there for critical listening, just getting an impression of new stuff ( in shows ).
And most of the time you do check all the rooms anyway.

It seems to be a contest; Look how loud I can play this amp just below clipping! And these membranes can really take some beating and still remain attached to the cabinet - right?

What are they thinking?
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