Current speaker threads are boring

To me, it's a little boring to read about expensive speakers/gear that I'll never be able to own or afford.  I like reading about the giant killer gear and classic gear, stuff that is obtainable.....

A George Carlin analogy was his bit about teenage masturbation and who'd you think about.  For some, it was a beautiful actress, or model, but for the late great George Carlin, he thought about chicks in the neighborhood.  "Hey, I could get that!"  He said.....that's how I think about reading about gear that could be obtainable :)

@psag Negative comments are on almost every thread. To combine the truth of widening economic divide with an attempt to attribute negative comments and envy of the have-nots as the reason behind the lack of discussion in the high end of speakers could come across as divisively narrow minded. But I don’t know you so I would not attempt to make that connection. The point I’d really like to make is your comment and @missioncoonery reply are a bit of a disservice and do not give credit where credit is due to the active and seasoned members of the ’Gon. From my perspective and experience envy has very little if anything to do with the situation as you describe it. The "negative"comments to which you refer made by the have-nots, are far more often than not actually made by discerning experienced ’philes, admittedly also the chronicly curmudgeon amongst us as well, whose ears and bs detectors are finely tuned against the hype that abounds and to whom I owe a debt of gratitude. You guys may be in this group as well. With that said, you do need to cultivate a thicker skin to be a part of these forums and I believe that plays a far larger role why there isn’t a greater participation from a broader slice of the population as well as from the one per centers. Sure, I’ve read comments that show audio folk are not immune from the envy and negativity that exists in the world. Its just you seem to imply it coming from one subset alone. Equipment envy at the high end is really a concern by people that can almost afford it than the average enthusiast who can’t imo. Isn’t usually we desire what’s just out of reach and on and on till death do us part. My comments do not, repeat do not, imply that real differences and quality of sound at a very high level are a figment of the imagination of those who can afford the "high end". I’m positive there are amazingly refined systems and designers and owners who have worked very hard to achieve their personal slice of nirvana, at all price points. Cheers to everybody working and playing with their passion in audio.

There are mountains of relatively inexpensive gear designs that sound world class, and all you need to do is listen to things prove this point. Trust your ears…audio is certainly one place where the cost doesn't guaranty higher performance, and it's all relative anyway…finding audio bargains is more fun than simply plunking down piles of cash for the Berellium Mambo…get a good ukulele or a pair of $150 headphones…educate yourself…pay for my drink…something...

Mapman...well said. *G*

I don't mind the 'esoterica', the 'bleeding edge' stuff, if it's Really an Agreed Upon Improvement.  But there's the rub....getting AUI on anything anymore seems improbable if not impossible.  We splinter into our camps of preference, dig in, and arm ourselves against the infidels.

If cost no object, hey, have at it.  Or run what you brung.  If it makes you smile...I was under the impression that was the idea.  Trading thoughts and opinions is good; delving into general huffiness over differences is not. 

Zip cord or 1K$ a foot.  Tubes vs. SS.  LP, CD, your favorite alphabet soup combination.  Mine vs. yours, and death to all that oppose us.

If you can't laugh at it all after awhile, MHO you're missing the point.  We're supposed to being having fun, Right?

It's a hobby, not a religion.

(Yes, Capt. Obvious has struck yet again with the *Huh?*Bomb.  Some of us are just renegades...)