So too are pride, greed, and avarice.
Envy is a terrible vice.
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?
Showing 3 responses by noromance
+1 @mahgister Nicely written. My constraint is guided by my internal bang for the buck barometer using components that provide the best possible sound for the investment. I could allocate more resources to the higher end but there is no need. I've heard many very expensive systems and prefer mine for the most part. Being able to modify the electronics, and indulge in real tweakery, for relatively low cost has brought great satisfaction. My one gripe with the high end is the plethora of uber-expensive components where it is obvious that the profit margin is extremely high. In some instances, I would feel exploited no matter what I could afford. |