ARE AUDIOPHILES OVERLY SENSITIVE BY NATURE?FEELINGS AND OPINIONS?


I have been an audiophile the last 20 years for the last 5 years I have worked with Infigo Audio as my industry affiliation.  It’s been my experience in business and audio conversations that there are 2 areas that are interesting. When giving opinions many audiophiles try to come off smarter than the people they are talking to. Also in conflict resolution if you have disagreements they are more willing to go to extremes. Has anyone else experienced this.  Some seem like they can tell you what to do? How to post etc. which to me is crazy. Most of us are 30, 40, 50, 60,70 plus.  Thoughts everyone?

calvinj

I was exposed to transparency in audio by learning how to create it myself at low cost in my room coupling to my satisfaction ..

Is there better ? yes this is an evidence, there is always better design to work with ...

naysayers will say that my system is low fi because they believe only in price tag , i believe my ears and i use acoustics with the design i can afford and it is enough to be immerse in music with no apparent lack ...

it is important for me to claim this fact because disparaging this is inviting people to throw money on a race without inviting them to study basic acoustics BEFORE upgrading  ( not room panel sellers publicity ) ...

 

@uncledemp ,

"..as I’ve never feared being talked to death…"

 

You would if you met my brother in law.

Guy hasn't shut the hell up since I met him.

@mahgister 

You are a gem on this forum.  Your generous support of others in this hobby is commendable and heartwarming.  Thanks for your insights.

True, one does not have to spend significant $ to get transparency, but knowing what to get is from years of your direct experience. Most others are not as knowledgeable and/or experienced so have to rely on reviews which are slanted towards the latest gear.  

You are a gentleman ...

And you are right ...

If it does not cost money it cost a so much time to figure out that it cost as much as money but in time ...

I am retired if not i am sure i could not have the leisure to work my audio system full time for more than a year ......

And i spoke my limited truth to balance some others opinion ... thats all ...

Thanks for your kind words ..

 

 

@mahgister

You are a gem on this forum. Your generous support of others in this hobby is commendable and heartwarming. Thanks for your insights.

True, one does not have to spend significant $ to get transparency, but knowing what to get is from years of your direct experience. Most others are not as knowledgeable and/or experienced so have to rely on reviews which are slanted towards the latest gear.