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| Top two most important sound qualities @gladmo Thanks for that. Those were my 2 points when at my low point in hi-end audio. Currently. . . . how to describe? I like a system which lets me connect to the emotional and musical content of the song. Auditioning, I put in a song and don’... | |
| Top two most important sound qualities 1) Don't hurt my ears. 2) Fill the room with sound. | |
| Storage boxes. Can I discard high end shipping boxes, and still sell in the future? Can I discard high end shipping boxes, and still sell in the future? Yes, but you will get 10 cents on the dollar instead of 15 cents on the dollar. | |
| Why do almost all women today hate home audio? First because unlike men, something in their brain does not ’click" when it comes to enjoying music more because of the better sound quality of a hi-end stereo. They can hear it, but just don’t care. Second they aren’t into "equipment", whether c... | |
| Food: What does the typical audiophile eat? No offense but this is the most absurd question I’ve come across. Then you kick the thread off with the most boring food, bagels. You’re telling us you eat raisin bagels sometimes but always go back to plain bagels for long term enjoyment. Sweet ... | |
| Audio Lessons Learned - post your best advice for the newer members! If you get the first 80% right, the last 20% doesn't matter so much. | |
| Audio Lessons Learned - post your best advice for the newer members! 1) While DIFFERENCES can often be heard quickly, PREFERENCES can take a LOT longer to decide. 2) Don’t pass up an opportunity to hear new equipment. Especially if you can hear it in your own home. | |
| Questions about Resolving Systems @williewonka My very affordable $300 mini system also sounds pretty amazing Okay, I gotta ask what is it??? | |
| Are audiophile products designed to initially impress then fatigue to make you upgrade? @kota1 Very cool | |
| Are audiophile products designed to initially impress then fatigue to make you upgrade? kota1 The two channel format sucks. Go immersive like I did, problem solved. Good luck with your new problem, haha. Can you explain more? Agreed, I have been coming to the same conclusion and decided stereo is inherently unnatural. I'm don't... | |
| Is a FLAT response the IDEAL? What makes you think that flat speakers are right? Sure, it depends on what you call "right". Because that is the truest reproduction of what the recording engineer created. Like I wrote "Depends on what you value the most." But, true, your ke... | |
| Is a FLAT response the IDEAL? @kenjit The technology does not exist to store a different EQ preset for every track. I've not seen anything like that Me neither. So I did it (to) myself, haha. | |
| Are audiophile products designed to initially impress then fatigue to make you upgrade? @johnk I have no such issues I DIY most all my gear or I buy from very well-respected knowledgeable builders. But I do see you types living what I posted constant gear changes many complaints of not using systems or of listening fatigue. .... Wh... | |
| Is a FLAT response the IDEAL? 1) Sure, flat response is ideal. But as what expense to GET flat F-R? Meaning what other things are being lost in that process? Are they more important or less? Depends on what you value the most. 2) I made the unpleasant discovery that tweaking ... | |
| Good old days Sounds like you made peace with your stereo. |