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

I ask the question. Because I have had several discussions on Audiogon where certain posters will try to tell another person what they can or can’t hear in a system. Most of the time never hearing or having experiences either the piece of equipment, cables etc. It is usually against those that spend money on more expensive equipment and cabling. Why is this so prevalent.  

calvinj
calvinj OP
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@dayglow ooh wee! 

calvinj OP
2,493 posts
 

@sls883 the ones that say we are not hearing a difference actually think we are stupid. They think we are all suckers and the are the geniuses  WE ARE ROBIN THEY ARE BATMAN!

 

thecarpathian's avatar
thecarpathian
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I hope not, tights give me a rash...

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toddalin
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So if someone tells you that they can hear (not feel) an 8 Hz or 28kHz sine wave, that doesn’t give you pause?  What if tracks are accompanied by satanic rites heard only by them?

Some things are beyond recognized audibility and it is a fool’s errand to try to convince some people otherwise.

rajugsw
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CAUSE WE ARE SMARTER. CAN HEAR THE FART OF A KNAT. AND KNOW BETTER THAN THEM. THIS OUR HEARING IS LITERALLY OUT OF THIS WORD !!!! cheeky.

But seriously folks. We all here know its more training and teaching others what to and not to listen for. Hell, I’ve been an "expert" for over 40 years ! My Buds in High School and many friends to this day ask me for advice.

My first questions is how much are you willing to spend. The 2nd one is with or without wires. Arrogance doesn’t help especially if someone is just starting out in the hobby young or an old Fxxxck !

 

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