WHY DO SOME AUDIOPHILES TRY TO TELL OTHERS WHAT THEY CAN OR CAN’T HEAR IN A SYSTEM?

One of the trends in HEA is the "I’m smarter than you guy". This group has always existed but has exploded due to mainly budget orientated Youtube audio sellers that make outrageous claims. Even an Audiogon poster claims a Fosi amp is all one needs(lol). The Irony of this is the Youtube "cult" leaders are lying and laughing while manipulating these unaware "smart guys" with a profitable side hustle.

Because faulty logic and lack of experience overrules an open mind. 

I try to keep an open mind about everything.  I have not experienced anything paranormal, but I also have a hard time believing that everyone (including my mother and wife) are making up their experiences or imagining it. Thus, I find myself watching lots of paranormal shows. 

Yet, some people feel that audiophiles are fools and that it's impossible to hear differences in a high end cable versus a basic copper cable.  Do they really think that that many people are stupid? 

@thecarpathian

Something I’ve never seen mentioned is we all have the same basic equipment when it comes to hearing,

 

Perhaps because there are noticeable variations in this regard? For example, I’m particularly sensitive to highs and this very much impacts my perception of sonics and gear choices.