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??? Where Does "High End" Start ???
There are terms we in this hobby use to describe certain characteristics of the components or sound evoked...Without fail,the terms entry level,mid-fi & high end will show up in component reviews or conversations regarding equipment components...
So exactly how do we define these terms in absolutes?I understand there are components that,in this day & age,outperform their asking price in orders of magnitude but even if they do,they will invariably be tagged as entry level,mid-fi or high end simply based on their asking price..
Assuming entry level starts at say $500.00 per component,where does that end & mid-fi start,$2500.00 per component,$3500.00,$4500.00,$5000.00?
How far does that pricing structure go until you consider a component to be "high end"?
What are YOUR PERSONAL thoughts on this subject?
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I believe some of the responses are trying to simplify the meaning of a true High-End-Audio system(HEA). It is not just what one can afford or good enough for some, certain sonic parameters have to be meet. Since the OP wanted a price structure I will leave the subjective parameters for another thread. |
I don't understand people's need to put labels on everything. Or firm definitions. "What is high end"? "What is an audiophile"? "What defines a 'high-performing' car?" This list can go on and on... I don't get why soliciting people's opinions, which invariably will be all over the place, further any conversation or provide any actionable knowledge or insight.
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@bimmerlover Well, because when people communicate it is a good idea to know definitions of verbiage being used. |
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