These are just marketing terms, the most egregious being "high end" - puffery for the moneyphiles to brag about. Musical appreciation and enjoyment doesn't require labeling!
Where does "MidFi" differ from "HiFi" or "LOFI"?
Given the vast range of product and costs thereof in this industry, I'm curious where the "break points" are between levels of fidelity? Equipment can range from $100's to $100,000s+, so where is "MIDFI" vs. "HIFI"?
The ear hears from a range of 20-20,000HZ, but mid-range is certainly not at the 10,000HZ level.
just curious what you all think.
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@ghdprentice : so for you $30K for streamer, DAC, preamp, amp, speakers is the transition from mid-fi to hi-fi? And the next level up is $10K per component? You must be reading too many TAS/Stereophile articles and ads! See my post above! |
the diference is not related just to price but rather design intent and execution
low fi is generally related to companies using inexpensive parts and lacking a dedication to sound quality usually sold based on features/measurements
midfi companys's pursue sound quality over just cost usually uses better parts then low fi highfi companys'devoted to sound quality over anything else
Dave andTroy audio intellect NJ |
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