How many audiophiles to screw in a light bulb?


This occured to me as an addendum to the current "Wacko" thread:

How many audiophiles does it take to screw in a light bulb?

One to tell all the others that they should be using HIS light bulb, which blows away all the competition. Worth fifteen times the price he paid, the light caused him to deposit his jaw somewhere in the room where he first witnessed the light of this amazing bulb. He also requests if anyone should find his jaw that he would be grateful for its prompt return as he hasn't been able to eat any solid food ever since.

Three to argue about bulb's placement in the room for maximum light dispersion.

Six to insist that the bulb would render superior light if powered by the Phallic Serpent $2500 power cord.

Two to insist that light bulbs are old technology and introduce distortion into the spectrum of light.

Four to declare that a light bulb is no substitute for "real" light, and to greater appreciate the light the bulb provides one must also go out and absorb as much "real" light as possible.

Three to ask why there are so many used light bulbs on the market.

Two to suggest a power regenerator may stabilize the bulb's output and provide for greater enjoyment of the light eminating from it.

Twelve to argue the chain of hierarchy in delivery of the optimum output of light from the bulb.

One to design a custom stabilizing harness for the bulb, fabricated from polished steel and burled Bubinga wood to assure the bulb will be held in place and be immune to all vibrations.... in great style. Filled with lead shot, of course.

Four to suggest doing several A/B/A comparisons of different bulbs before deciding upon one.

Six to quote the recent bulb shootout in The Absolute Light that declared that Home Depot bulbs are every bit as good as NOS GE bulbs.

Three to decry that it's all snake oil, and point out that the rest of the bunch are all whackos and the world is coming to an end anyway.

OK, I'm sure some of you can come up with a few more....

Marco

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Holy luminance, I've created a monster! LMAO folks! Great to see so many sharing their sense of humor about themselves and their passion in one thread. Thanks for the grins! I hope this thread remains a great cornerstone of reference for all newbies to the hobby. If they're smart they'll take up knitting instead, once they've read the contributions here!

Marco

Great Stuff!

13 agree that Flourescent lighting can be every bit as natural as incandescent when designed properly.

21 say that a simple rubber band around the base gives them deeper shadows and more vivid colors.

34 insist that their personal bulb selection brings out the natural tone of wood, or beauty of female faces, or the textures on the walls & furniture.

55 are certain that having other light bulbs in the room (either on or off!) will produce interference and diminish the overall light quality.

7 think that it's much better using the light bulb during the day as there is less RFI and distortion from the high numbers of people using their light bulbs.

Keep having fun!
Who uses one bulb? That is *so* antiquated. 7.1 THX-certified wall sconces are the way to go.
Audiobugged,

What about Jimi Hendrix records spun at 45 RPM and played backwards? Groovy man! This is Jimi takin' to ya!

Happy Listening.
Pbowne, the NLBC (National Light Bulb Code) specifically prohibits any potentially flammable substance in contact with an incandescent bulb. Were You refering to wrapping a rubber band around a low wattage fluorescent bulb. I've heard about instances of bulbophiles being injured when those rubber bands popped from the heat. Even detached retinas could occur!