HiFi vs MidFi


I’m a relative noob to the audiophile scene, having just invested in an integrated amp and upscale (for me) speakers.  From time to time, I hear the term “MidFi” for some components.  Is there an objective or just largely accepted definition for this term?  I’d be curious to hear feedback on what constitutes HiFi vs. MidFi across various components.  
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 I debate this artificial snobbery about gear to insis on mechanical, electrical and acoustical controls, to be the way to audiophile experience for most...

Sorry. I forgot you were the champion of "the people." Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a gimp in my dungeon that needs a whipping.
Sorry. I forgot you were the champion of "the people."
I never claim to be the " champion of the people" like your exhausted irony put it on my way in your distorted manner...

Remember of what we were spoken about?

The possibility to attain Hi-fi experience at low cost OR NOT...Most people can if they know HOW...this is my point... Some sellers say here that it takes much and more money than much....

Simple... Spare your irony and try to understand....

I always thought it a slang term to include brands like Rotel, NAD, Cambridge, etc. as well as entry-level lines from larger manufacturers. Like what is (very generally) found on audioadvisor. I have heard the term used in a conceited manner but find the idea of judging others’ equipment to be weird and more about consumerism than audio. 

freediver
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10-15-2021 8:57pm
MidFi is a derogatory term used by those with so called golden ears & deep pockets who refuse to admit that the performance gap between overpriced gear & affordable gear is almost non existent these days & that the law of diminishing returns starts at about $1000.00..They will swear to their almighty guru huckster that $10,000.00 vinyl rigs with $1000.00 vacuum cleaning machines sounds more organic & real than a $1500.00 digital rig despite SNAP CRACKLE POP still clearly dominating the sound..The term should die a horrible death along with the more $ = better sound mentality...


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WOW thats some straight shooting. have to 100% agree.
Although I like Jadis as a  preferenc, I could  use any Dynaco ST70, and get near same sound. 
I bought all Jadis used and found out high priced components olike ARC, and all others are hyped.
My digital system captures almost same sonics as a  $100K vinyl system. 
Speakers is where its all at. 
And again, the more you spend  does not equate into superior sound. 
This science is not about money.
Its how a  speaker actually sounds, regardless  if the speaker comes from a popular famous lab.
The one component that is hyped more than all others combined are the speaker  component.
I find most speakers
midfi >> low fi >>>complete total fatigue.