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We are buying and reviewing gear all wrong

So let's assume that cables, power conditioners and electronics all contribute noticeably to the sounds we hear.

In that case, maybe the idea of buying individual gear, reviewing individual gear, etc. is all messed up.
We should review entire systems, and buy entire systems.

This idea that we constantly shuffle interconnects, speaker and power cords for all our lives is messed up.

We shouldn't be looking at audio stores or reviewers as recommending gear, but themes. Styles. Entire collections all at once.
erik_squires
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colin44ct357
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we all strive for a certain sound.the speakers and room are the final piece of the equation.took me years to find what pleased me and im over the moon.love chilling with a frostie after work, unwinding and enjoying every note.
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colin44ct357
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the speakers were the most important part of the equation.
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jafant
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Right On! I agree with  your logic and post.

Happy Listening!

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michaelgreenaudio
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Different hobbies exist inside of this great lifestyle. We all have our own hobby inside of the hobbies. I feel that there has always been plenty to go around in which ever specific part of the music lifestyle we choose to explore. From pushing a button to getting our ears dirty, it's all pretty darn cool.

mg

cd318
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"@dave_b, The whole audiophile thing really is insane...like disturbingly nuts!! It misses the whole point of the music and having fun. I remember selling HiFi gear back in the early 80’s when you could get a whole system that sounded very engaging for $2-$3 grand. Spent the rest of my life chasing shadows and wondering why I enjoyed music more back then compared to anytime since. Why didn’t the audiophile approved gear simply communicate the emotion and fun of the music more readily? Maybe that much maligned mid bass hump was actually a good thing...at least it sounded more like a real band playing. Too much over dampening and flat frequency response angst ruined audio for me. Live music is crazy dynamic and loud with energy you can feel...it is not flat or damped!"


There’s more than a few of us asking similar questions.

Who exactly are all these people relentlessly whispering (sometimes shouting) empty promises that lead nowhere in our ears?

Why do they do it?

What do they hope to gain?




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