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

@mrkrichman man you are spot on. We all hear at different levels.  We have all different tastes. We all have things we like and things we don’t like. That’s what drives me crazy about these damn know it alls that say we have some kind of scientific condition that we don’t know we have GTFOH! 

Because some audiophiles are scientists. If it does not show in the measurements, it’s not there.

About to become very close to the age of 80, I still find myself fighting the urge to upgrade or experiment.

 

@llg98ljk  - There's nothing wrong with wanting to experiment, at all, especially if your nature is to be a builder or DIY hobbyist.  I make my own speakers and I doubt I'll ever be "done" because it is fun to try new things.  If for instance an audiophile likes to cycle amps and speakers, or cartridges then sure, sounds fun. 

Lets have fun without turning into boors trying to impress others with the refinement of our ears.

@mrkrichman I agree with most of what you posted, but our ears are not just a microphone, the ear also has amplifying abilities, your brain just determines how much.