Why so many angry audiophiles?
Some people have their priorities in the wrong place. In the end, this is just stuff that produces temporary endorphins and none of it really matters. People have two common strong traits. They don't like when you question their tribal possessions and beliefs (teams, religions, possessions, etc.), and they don't like to feel stupid. The stronger those beliefs or lack of self-esteem to admit their mistakes, the stronger they will argue to protect them even if it's obvious they are dead wrong. It's not just audiophiles. It happens in every "immersive" topic. It's not going to change anytime soon. |
Because we spend so much money on our systems and are always looking for that last ounce of improvement and are rarely satisfied. I hope to be one day...but then I will hear about a new dac, powerchord, etc...and well you know what comes next. Being an audiophile and OCD is a bad combo I have found. |
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