Proof of improvements in audio system sound quality....


i was at a audio store yesterday with my wife. she was very unhappy to be there...

but i told her to stay because of course we are in love. she said she would help me with choosing a audio system on valentines day. but she did not keep her promise.

we had to leave the store early since she had to cook dinner.

so why am i telling you guys this?

its all because i got real expert opinions from a sales person at that audio store.

it was about my last topic ---- tweaks with audio systems

i believe for some time, i have believed that @mahgister was getting great sound quality. 

sure it looks messy, but never judge a book by the cover.... right?

so i asked the sales person about it and he said that the sound quality would be very bad...also he explained the copper tape blocks and other stuff would be bad for music and reduce the clarity of the sound. the sales guy said that @mahgister was crazy. actually i think i get premium sound quality with my earbuds and smartphone...so why build a system anyway?? i think the sales guy at the store is right. 

so what do you guys think is right?? i am lost for words and in complete confusion of my of state in my mind at the moment. i need someone to help explain how to make a less expensive system sound better, truthfully. with no lies at all.

- viper

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@digitalviper

My first foray into a high end audio store introduced me to GoldenEar speakers and Parasound electronics.  It sounded great and introduced me to 3D soundstaging.  The second audio store the salesman pushed for a budget, so when I reluctantly gave him some number he tried selling me a meh sounding system.  Although I complained to management, I lost trust in audio dealers.  So until very lately (I finally found a dealer I can trust), I did my own research online, audio magazines, audio stores, and audio conventions.      

Audiophile tweaks are a personal choice - some avoid them while some embrace them.  Some work, some not so much.  The salesman was likely trying to steer you into a sale for his benefit which is not an unusual motivation.  It's not wise to automatically trust a salesman.

This is a high-end audio forum.  It's a head scratcher that you go on this forum saying that

i get premium sound quality with my earbuds and smartphone

which is not high-end at all.  If you are satisfied with the sound quality then your done and can save on spending for a system.  But as most of us here know, there is much better sonics to be had for a price.  Some may chase a "fool you it's real sound', while others may favor tube warmth midrange magic.  Your settling for earbuds/smartphone leads me to believe you haven't heard many great sounding audio chains.

Being in love has nothing to do with shared interest, especially when it comes to hobbies.  From many forum comments, seems like most spouses "tolerate" our hobby rather than support/participate in it.  

First off Mahgister‘s rock bags zip tied to the outdoor power line is genius.

@digitalviper - Never ask a salesperson for advice on stuff they don't sell.