I like the Tiger Woods analogy.
Regarding the wires, the sample set of individuals exposed to or owning them remains relatively small, and is skewed heavily toward narcissisists with large egos, big mouths, and a larger pot of money. How many of us can afford or would even choose to invest thousands of dollars in wires to test these claims? I'm all in on hearing the contrarian voice., and appearance for that matter.
It's ironic that some Golden Eyes in the community are put off by this fellow's dress.