WHY DO PEOPLE FEEL THE NEED TO COMMENT ON CABLES AND EQUIPMENT THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD?


I have seen loads of comments on cables and equipment that people have never heard. Why is that? 

calvinj

@calvinj you asked a question and I think I provided a valid answer. Don’t shoot the messenger.

There are many nice headphones out there that are arguably not a very good value especially when it’s been demonstrated applying a proper no cost convolution filter like those available for use in Roon can take many less pricey headphones to levels that can compete with some of the best.

There are always smart buys and those that are less so.

It’s typically a matter of opinion what offers value or not and everybody has one. If one is strong in their convictions contradictory opinions of others won’t matter to them and vice versa.

it’s when we start talking about good investments financially that things become a good bit less subjective.  

 

 

 

@mapman Was just joking with you don’t take it too serious. I have my preferences. You have yours. What’s worth it to me is not to you and that’s ok. But all I say is hear it before putting it down.  It’s fine 

@designsfx +1 Yes room treatments applied correctly make a solid difference in the overall sound quality of ANY system. The issue is you can NOT turn an Emotiva amp into an Esoteric amplifier even with proper room acoustics. Your Naysayers/Snake Oil believers/DIY/Vintage/Frankenstein setups will never accept the truth regarding HEA, that nuances and subtleties don’t have a price point.

@dayglow you said it perfectly in my personal opinion. The HEA the little nuances like space, dimensionality, image placement, soundstage depth, width, height, noise floors, treble decay. These are just a few things that for the most part the High End typically does better.  For some folks it’s not worth it. But to some of us it’s like having a concert in your room anytime you choose. Some can and will pay for it. Others won’t. 

@calvinj  I think we are on the same page.  If someone asks my opinion I’ll give it but I am not one to pass final judgement on things I know little about or have no direct experience with.