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WHY IS THERE SO MUCH HATE FOR THE HIGH END GEAR ON AUDIO GEAR?

It seems like when I see comments on high end gear there is a lot of negativity. I have been an audiophile for the last 20 years. Honestly, if you know how to choose gear and match gear a lot of the high end gear is just better. When it comes to price people can charge what they want for what they create. If you don’t want it. Don’t pay for it. Look if you are blessed to afford the best bear and you can get it. It can be very sonically pleasing. Then do it. Now if you are also smart and knowledgeable you can get high end sound at mid-fi prices then do it. It’s the beauty of our our hobby. To build a system that competes with the better more expensive sounding systems out there. THOUGHTS?

calvinj
riccitone
218 posts
 

Those that know, simply know. Those that notice and listen closely (or those that know how to listen into the music) get it. In the end, all this is actually a good problem. A clear reflection of our time, in that it is now actually possible to assemble a really decent system for around 2k - hell, even 1k. 
 

But that does not in any way negate the truth in what you’re saying. Well made components from top to bottom still sound exceptional and unique. Personally, I’m that mid-fi guy looking for deals and researching -trying where I can - for synergy. But if it wasn’t for hi end offerings, equipment that is art+science+soul through and though, then all other companies would have nothing for which to strive and compare. 

mahgister's avatar
mahgister
12,716 posts
 

Exactly and well said ...Thanks riccitone and welcome...

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campoly
53 posts
 

riccitone, well said!

johnnotkathi
36 posts
 

"At the weekly gathering of Royalty, there was a lively discussion as to why the Peasants speak ill of them..."

aewarren
577 posts
 

I'd offer that life is fair. By the time you are old enough to afford the high price gear, your hearing has usually degraded to the point that you can't enjoy it anyway. Or maybe that's unfair. I'll have to look at my wine glass and see if it's half full or half empty.

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