I think those of us who have been here a long time know who "really knows" stuff, and what their biases are, and who are the self appointed expert advisors who disguise opinion as fact. There is so much wrong fact presented here, and so much great explanation...very difficult if you are new here...but totally agree, read all you can and then go listen...
Seek advice on forums but always listen to your own ears!
I’m starting this thread because in our hobby there are no absolutes. You as an audiophile will bring a different experience. You will have different equipment, speakers,room, experience level and level of equipment. Be careful seek the advice but you never know who is giving it to you. Trust your ears not random measurements from random people. Some folks are not who they say they are.
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@jl35 there are some here that just want to be important. Some are here to settle beef that they have had. Some are here to sell things. Some are here to tear people down. Some get suspended and come right back after bullying. Look I had people say because I’m now affiliated with a company my opinion dont matter. Been on Audiogon almost 20 years only affiliated the last 4. That was even by happenstance. But I respect people’s opinions. I do audio on the side. I’m have a 22 year non audio related business that I do well at. I just want to hear audio at its highest level and enjoy the music. |
calvinj OPIn my book you are an experienced audiophile and you had more to offer than most ... We are not all idiots ... I personally want more people with experience in the industry as designer or sellers reviewers etc... Why not ? It increase the discussion depth and the expertise pools... Even the average user is biased as i am as all simple user and audiophile ... Why refusing the opinion of someone affiliated with a brand name ? Our biases are not only negatives they may be and are positives also ...
If all is in the open it is a + not a - for all of us .. Dont bother with narrow minds ...
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You can only trust your ears if you have good ears and know what to listen for. Otherwise it can really be helpful to take advice and direction from others. Unfortunately it can be hard to figure out what is good advice and what's not. What I mean to say is that trusting your own ears has its limitations. |
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