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Has Anyone Criticized The Choice Of Your Cables?

Has anyone, either a dealer or an experienced friend come over to your place and provide some constructive(or negative) critism to the choice of cables in your system? If yes, how would you deal with it? Recently I have a guy who came over and he was pretty vocal on the cables in my system. Although the choice of words were quite unpleasant, I just brushed him off in a friendly manner since I am an open-minded person. I was just wondering how one would react in these kind of situations.
ryder
oscar44
130 posts
 
I find many people get annoyed with power cords that seem out of the ordinary in terms of design and (particularly) price. Virtual Dynamics cables seem to be a magnet for such comments.....especially from those who don't own or sell them. While it's a PITA to have to take cables in and out to show people the differences, it's often the only way to move them beyond knee-jerk dismissals, but then, it's not your job to educate a dealer.
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jmcgrogan2
6,346 posts
 
Oscar44, I see that you are a relatively new member here, but from my experiences, Virtual Dynamics has a very strong following. In fact some feel shy to say anything bad about Virtual Dynamics in my experiences.

Personally, I feel that VD cables/cords offer many positive attributes, however I find others that fit my tastes better for the long term. I still keep some VD cords for fun and excitment.

Cheers,
John
2chnlben
595 posts
 
The "sensitive male" thing was in vogue back in the 80's when women made a big deal about Allen Alda. Those days are over. Grow some....skin!
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Just tell them to bring over the cables they like best A/B them if its a dealer just ask him to lend them to you.Every system sounds best with the right cables the sound is a personel thing.I think people should mind there own business unless they can let you hear better cables in your system!!
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
why get so exercised over criticism ? it's mind over matter when someone criticizes your cable or your entire stereo system. if you don't mind, it doesn't matter.
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