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Why Do You Love Being an Audiophile?

As an audiophile, I'm a little curious about these. . .

Why do you love being an Audiophile?  Is there one thing in particular that drives you in this niche?  Or are there many?

How you do feel when someone (e.g. friend, family member, or co-worker) starts talking about audio systems when YOU know this person has little knowledge of the subject?. . do you feel a little superior?  Does it put a grin on your face?

How do you respond when "lesser mortals" ask the question, "So what's the best speaker out there?"  Or  "How much money do I need to spend for a good system?"





mdbag
n80
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@noromance :

"It is a privilege to be part of the upper echelons of humanity. It's a lonely place, however."

"The downside of being better than everyone else is that people tend to assume you're pretentious."

Despair, Inc.
prof
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Seems a weird question to me.
I really love music and really enjoy listening to it on my high end audio system.
But I don't go around thinking "I love being an audiophile." 

Not sure what I would "love" about being an audiophile.  Would it be...that I get to listen to music I love on my high end audio system! ?
Seems kind of redundant.  It's in the job description.
I don't know of any particular "perks" of being an audiophile aside from that.  It's not like it's a chick-magnet or anything.
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stringreen
6,460 posts
 
I love being an audiophile because it keeps my wallet thin and light.
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viethluu
90 posts
 
I love being an audiophile because:
  1. I love to see the face of my wife each time I bought a new expensive equipment
  2. I love discussing amplifier and all of its glory
  3. I like snake especially the big one ... (some people might disagree ...)
  4. I love to see the expression of people each time I play music through my system. They were like:" how come the music is so ... 3D"
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