Putting an end to the audio cable debate! Part 1

"The price of luxury goods is not based solely on production costs, it is dependent on the value perceived by the consumer. The pricing strategy is simple: How much is the consumer willing to pay to achieve this status, quality, and extra-ordinary experience?

If the product sells, it's because it meets a consumer need."

I agree.  The conflict occurs when people need others to share their same beliefs.  Not sure why this is even a debate - value is uniquely established when weighed against a set of personal standards.  Judge for yourself, vote with your wallet, and let others do the same.

@mitch2 

"The conflict occurs when people need others to share their same beliefs"

This should be inscribed at the beginning of every thread, here, as we are all susceptible to such behavior. Of course, such wisdom is of little use,  absent sufficient self-awareness, which is perhaps the more fundamental problem. 

Amir admitted he could hear the difference! Dionysian audiophiles everywhere rejoice!

@mitch2 

"The conflict occurs when people need others to share their same beliefs"

This should be inscribed at the beginning of every thread, here, as we are all susceptible to such behavior. Of course, such wisdom is of little use, absent sufficient self-awareness, which is perhaps the more fundamental problem.

Sounds just like the algorithm Farcebook uses with it's "members". Their echo chambers and the attendant expectations spilled out and poisoned the rest of us. Lots come here with the expectation that they have to have consensus, followers, likes and all the BS that comes with it.

All the best,
Nonoise