How much reality do you really need?

Mijostyn,

I, of course, realize that obsessing over the sound to the detriment of the music is not to be wished for. But DYSFUNCTIONAL???
That word has such pejorative implications, it should not be glibly used. Compulsive, yes.  And many of us are infused with that curse.  It’s almost the nature of the hobby.
But  I find the term dysfunctional way too strong and ultimately insulting.

Reality. What a concept.

rvpiano, why on earth are you so sensitive to a word? It means, functioning badly. It is not meant to be insulting in any way shape or form.
Just a short 75 years ago we were blowing up people with A bombs. Now there's an insult. An insult is an expression or word you hurl at an individual. Then you slap him in the face and challenge him to a dual. We are such cool creatures, anyway. Please, get yourself a gin and tonic, don't forget the lime and chill out. 

Mijostyn,

Your  historical references  are as irrelevant as your opinion.

@larry5729

"How do you know if your system sounds like the sound room where it was recorded or how it sounded live?  I think a sound system alters the sound in order to hear what sounds most pleasing to your ear.  The next step is how much are you willing to spend or how much will your spouse allow you to spend"


I agree but this is not hi-fi orthodoxy!  .