WHY IS THERE SO MUCH HATE FOR THE HIGH END GEAR ON AUDIO GEAR?


It seems like when I see comments on high end gear there is a lot of negativity. I have been an audiophile for the last 20 years. Honestly, if you know how to choose gear and match gear a lot of the high end gear is just better. When it comes to price people can charge what they want for what they create. If you don’t want it. Don’t pay for it. Look if you are blessed to afford the best bear and you can get it. It can be very sonically pleasing. Then do it. Now if you are also smart and knowledgeable you can get high end sound at mid-fi prices then do it. It’s the beauty of our our hobby. To build a system that competes with the better more expensive sounding systems out there. THOUGHTS?

calvinj

Showing 1 response by asvjerry

Pardon me for not taking out a 2nd on a home I don't own....😏

I don't hate mega$ audio items at all; 'pushing the envelope' is pretty much expected in any serious ventures.  Look at SpaceX, they just lost not only a booster (I think the 'hot' option in stage separation is not a great concept...imho, but I'm not a rocket scientist, and will applaud if it can be made to work....but would likely say 'no' to a free ride for the foreseeable....) but the spacecraft itself.

But that's how Musk & Co. go....

As for personal audio, I'm essentially pleased and OK with my 'junk'.

It makes pleasant noises to my ears, as f'd up as they are.

You're more than welcome to come on down for a sess, given that any rudeness will be tolerated for as long as you might expect.

"I don't like it." will be enough, but will require some detailed observations.

Meanwhile...'run what you brung'....