How Much Do Aesthetics Factor Into Your Decisions?
Right or wrong, I have always taken what a component looks like into consideration when making a purchase. I like my components to look good.
Much like when I buy clothes. Fit, comfort and construction are important, but clothing also has to make you feel good when you wear it.
How do you feel about it.
Do you want everything to have a certain synergy of appearance, or are you okay wearing brown shoes with a tuxedo? So to speak.
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thecarpathianFlamingo's name is Mitchell, due to one of Donna's best friend's husband's name. They like Flamingos. Perfectly logical right? | |
Aesthetics were very important to me when I met my current wife of 30 years. Her, not so much. I win. On the subject of audio. I’ve owned great-sounding (to me) gear over the years that was so ugly it looked like it has been ate by a coyote and s--- off a cliff. In my older age, I’ve been hypothesized by big blue lights, so the "military surplus" look has gone to the wayside. But, still safely stored in my loft (with original packing, manuals, etc). My hand-built 6’-4" Alpine white monoliths have remained in the living/listening room for decades. So glad asthetics are not a high priority for my wife. She likes the sound. And, tolerates the additional "furniture" in the room. | |
