Is it important to long demo or own HIGH END gear to have a fair accurate view about it?


I have heard a lot of opinions about high end gear on the forums but a lot of it comes from folks that don’t own it. They bash it because of the price. Which I understand on one end but many don’t own, haven’t long demoed or even heard a lot of higher end gear thoughts? Please no personal bashing just your opinion? 

calvinj

Lower the prices then more people can actually  buy and own and have a more accurate view. 💡

I only ever comment on something I've heard. Equipment, artists, or recordings.  However, some components are overpriced, and seem to be aimed at the ever growing cohort of the new rich. It's fair to say that you probably obtain a more reasonable perspective on a piece of equipment when you're in possession of it for a longer period of time. Nevertheless, I'm a love at first sight man. It it doesn't wow when the needle drops, I'm out!

@noromance great points. It’s so much in this world to buy now. Even to try now. But a lot of it can be costly. By nature the music coming out of it has to touch our souls 

The only time I have heard High end gear was a visit to AXPONA. In a very large room on the ground floor. Setup of MBL speakers and associated components including mono block amplifiers the size of a small deep freezers. Can't remember all of the different brands represented. Sound was good but not what it would be in a properly sized and treated room. Not the best way to experience what a million dollars could do. That was the price that was quoted.

I know and appreciate the design manufacturing effort that goes into the product. High end gear is nice but I wouldn't spend for the high end even if I had the extra cabbage....