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You know you are an Audiophile when:
You have a dedicated audio room.
Your listening chair is in the “Sweet Spot”.
You have sound treatment on your walls.
You spend hours properly placing and tweaking your speakers.
You understand that properly placed speakers will create a 3D sound stage (placing musicians and singers in localized positions… from left to right… front to back) [Sound-stage]
Your stereo is worth more than your vehicle.
You know that higher end components do a better job
of: being less fatiguing to listen to, creating the imaging (sound-stage),
representing the instruments more accurately and with more detail, are more involving.
You are intimately aware of the performance and tonal quality of your system, and can describe the results of any changes in the system.
You are aware of how bad the sound is for the first 3 - 4 songs at any live music event.
98 % of the time… when someone cranks their stereo up and says “This sounds GREAT” you cringe. You could list all the ways and reasons why it sounds awful… but you don’t.
When listening to music… you spend a portion of time listening to and exploring the placement of the sounds in the sound stage, and the quality and detail of your system… with your eyes closed.
You become aware of how bad the sound is on some recordings.
You are painfully aware how awful sound systems are at bars and clubs.
You have increased the sound performance of your system through upgrades and tweaks... multiple times.
You are aware of sound reflections in your home, and live music events.
You continue to learn and try new things.
Out of curiosity… you try various things on your system… to see what, and if… there are any improvements… ie: cables, cords, isolation, dampening… etc.
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Every comment is spot on! I occasionally email audio companies to inquire about if they have anything new coming soon or any potential upgrades to my current gear... I also take the temperature of my amps to make sure their comfortable..... And.... no one is allowed to drink or eat within 10 feet of my gear! It's strictly inforced... My motto is touch with your eyes ,see with hands and feel with your ears! Long live HiFi! Cheers from 10 feet away! |
You have 17 items there. Not everyone who calls themselves an audiophile is going to say all 17 are true and certainly someone who does fewer than 5 should probably not call themselves an audiophile. What is the number that puts one over the top into audiophilesoc (a new word I just made up meaning the society of audiophiles)? |
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@jfd11 You might be an audiophile if...oh man.... lol |
You get rid of the Craftsman tape measure and replace it a Bosch Laser measure because the former is just not "accurate enough". Oh yes! In the winter you turn the heat off in your dedicated room, let it cool off, turn on equipment and let it warm up itself and the room. In the summer you put the A/C on full blast for about an hour, turn on equipment, just so the A/C doesn't come on for several hours. Wife has two hooded sweatshirts on in July. You're just smiling. |
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Every time you have guest over for dinner, the evening ends after a few bottles of wine & bourbon in front of the audio system playing some of the most amazing versions of songs they heard all their life, and they sit there slack jawed in amazement that music can actually sound so wonderful. And you offer up the sweet spot to the most unconvinced of the group. |
You have a practiced list of ready rationalizations for when you are questioned about your amount of gear (use one most likely to hit home with questioner): ”Others are we into boating, I’m into audio.” ”Others are into fancy cars, I’m into audio.” “Others are into golfing every day, I’m into audio.” ”Others are into motorcycles, I’m into audio.” ”Others are into world travel, I’m into audio.” .... |
The only piece of furniture in your listening room is a single chair in said sweet spot to avoid any interference with the sound from other furniture. Also currently looking for a new house and a dedicated audio room with the right dimensions is a must or else the house is a no. (Been looking since last August). When the system in your garage is worth more than your vehicle. I am also ashamed that all the examples in the OP describes me. |
@n80....You dau confused you with an 'audioperv', which likely exists Somewhere, seen @ trade shows with sweaty hands and barely disguised excitement....;) Lets' see....3 receivers, 3 TT, 2 stand-alone CD, 11 pairs speakers, 2 subs, 2 dedicated computers, 4 screens, 2 eqs', 2 cassette players, 2 switching matrix, The Amp, other misc., boxes of this, that, and the other....the usual media to feed the above.... Audio enthusiast.....*S* I'm more 'diplomatic' about others' audio gear. I trust my spouse with most of it....but she leaves my main pile alone... "It's too complicated for any sane person to use...." *G* That, in itself, speaks volumes... The other day I used the word 'infinity', and she thought I meant the speakers....which we haven't had for decades. *L* ....if you ignore the 4 that I 'modified'....;) Hey, MC! What is a 'demagnetizing track' exactly? Wouldn't a good stiff drink work as well as? Just asking.... ;) |
Good for you, it is a journey. From planning the dream building through unending research, designing it, the financing, building it, moving in 2,000 vinyl and all the gears, plus installing the acoustic treatments, it took a good five years. But it is the best thing I have ever experienced sound wise. |
This thread or one similar was started in 2005. As we skip down memory lane this is what I contributed then. It still is true BTW. You might be an audiophile if... the UPS and FedEx guys know not to stop when they see the wife's car in the driveway. |
... : You have a turntable and ALSO know how to solder!! Although, if you DIY your own cables AND believe they are comparable to expensive ones ... you are only delusioned. On the other hand, if you use cryogenic aftermarket fuses and OBVIOUSELY installed in the correct direction, you may be on your way. Of course, it ultimately come's down to convincing the consensus of those whom feel that they HAVE reached that pinnacle. Good Luck! |
You kill the ceiling fan in your bedroom during listening sessions to eliminate background noise, despite knowing it will lead to much warmer-than-ideal ambient temperatures. You invest in a backup system to play during thunderstorms while your main rigs are unplugged for peace of mind, because going without relatively high-quality music for 3 hours just isn’t an option. |
