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what kind of audiophile are you ?

since it is obvious that a boom box or car radio is all that is necessary for most people to enjoy music, hobbyists have other objectives.

as i see it, there are three types of audiophiles:

1) equipment fanatics
2) compulsive pursuers of accuracy
3) aesthetic appreciators of instrumental timbre

i am type 3) person, which one are you ?
mrtennis
jndean
132 posts
 
I am with Timrhu. I love music and want it to sound good but am not willing to sell the house and have always leaned toward value. I have tweaked a pair of PSB Bronzes with new capacitors and, when the left metal dome tweeter blew, I replaced it with a Vifa ring radiator tweeter which has been a step up. Have added a local built tubed preamp to my marantz amps and plan to do no more. I love jazz and classical and vocals and most everything else. I want it to sound non fatiguing and reasonably realistic but believe the laws of diminishing returns kick in early.
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shadorne
7,477 posts
 
I thought there were only two types

Those who have found Shangri-La (just playing music and thrilled every time)

Those who have not (changing gear each year, tweaking, planning upgrades etc.)

It is all in the mind. As far as sound quality, some focus purely on differences whilst others know what they are looking for. Some listen to the sound of reviewers hype and equipment aesthetics more than what their ears tell them is correct.
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ghosthouse
4,321 posts
 
I think I fit best in whatever cateory Leedistad's, Mrjstark's, and Timrhu's comments suggest. I want a system that makes good sounds at an affordable price. Accuracy,instrumental realism etc don't interest me as much as the music itself and the "listenability" of the system. I want a system that facilitates enjoying the music. I listen primarily for the aesthetic experience...to be moved.
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
All three plus music for the sheer wonder of it.
mechans
3,048 posts
 
I have said it before. Look at the word's derivation to be an audiophile you have to love music or sound. Is there some reason to try and apply labels to people who visit this site.Is your categorization comprehensive meaningful or important in some way. If you only care about the beauty of an instrument's timbre you are actually still a straight forward audiophile you are a sound fanatic. Timbre refers to the sonics of a single instrument and believe it or not it's root is the Drum think tympanny.
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