how much to $pend to claim i am an audiophile?

To be a true audiophile, you also need to be "hazed", by wearing those headphones out in public for a day, listening to your Ipod.

Then, and only then, will you become a member of our secret society and become privileged to be taught our secret handshake and chant.

Jetguy,

I know it's difficult to appreciate now, but Marco is taking great risk in revealing that a secret audiophile handshake even exists. Suffice it to say, that you must put in time, effort and some cash before the handshake will be revealed to you. You'll have to prove yourself to us you belong. One thing though. If you ever see a dumpy looking loser walking around with a brown thumb, this person is an audiophile.

No, that is not enough.
However, if you get the phones, put them on spikes, and you can hear a difference, you clearly qualify.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=audiophile

Open up your wallet Amigo and you are in ! It is an addiction. Three levels of audiophile Class A, B, or C. Most folks start with Class C. Go to Class A and you are 1/2 way there. Enjoy the music, and see where it will take you. Honestly it is great, "ENJOY".