mahlman

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Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
" Should stupid people be allowed to post on the internet ? "Well what happens if stupid people determine what is stupid as is so often the case here there and elsewhere? If stupid people determine the policy then are intelligent people excluded... 
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
" There  is no substitute for a good ear. "  No truer words have been spoken. Sitting down tonight with Vivaldi and freshly picked sweet corn ears slathered in butter.   Hmm, whats on your platter tonight? Why CORN of course. 
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
" All this crap about sarcasm, which is an attempt at ameliorating the heated debate that has followed. " Say, are you serious?  
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
" Your original post, Mahlman, would have been a rousing success in sarcasm if the truths weren't so self-evident. " Well it was a double entendre and the outrage proves your "self-evident" idea does it not? 
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
" I assume this question, like all of the others that include the phrase, "can you be considered an audiophile if," is just meant to poke the tiger to get a response. It certainly got a response! "  Well it was a bit serious in that poking fun ... 
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
I don't know but you were there, right? So what do the little green guys look like? 
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
I wonder. Do flying saucers come with little martian peoples, entities or whatevers? Further I wonder if they perceive music as we do or if they have ESP recordings they listen to.  What say you on this geoffkait? 
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
" Just keep tapping the middle of your forehead. Something is bound to happen eventually. "  That right there is the funniest line in the whole thread and combines snark and truth in an epochal way 
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
" Mahlman, so you have a bias against B&w as well I see. So one of my others systems with 800D3s is also terrible, as is mine with the Tekton Ulfers. I guess my Wilson Sasha Daws will be next on the list, lol. What a live performance sounds li... 
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
Don't know about Cello speakers but I do agree with listening to live venues enough to at least have an idea of what real life sound should be like. Assuming the acoustics of the venue are any good. Maybe this guy thought that was as good as he co... 
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
" Although I still believe I’m an audiophile overachiever (better than the rest of you), I never realized there were so many requirements for being an audiophile. Thanks mahlman! " To be a true Audiophile is a tremendous burden and responsibility ... 
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
" So yes. Going to see live performances is mandatory if you consider yourself an audiophile. And the more you see, the bigger of an audiophile you are. At least in my eyes! Who even cares about the stupid darn equipment as long as it sounds accur... 
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
" No, mailman, that trap was laid for you. To be triggered and then try to lamely turn it back in a futile attempt of oneupmanship has me laughing.It sure took you long enough to gather yourself in composing a response.All the best,Nonoise"  All... 
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
AWESOME! 
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
" Ps. I have an undergraduate degree from UWO Don Wright Faculty of music. I don’t need anyone telling me I’m not educated. Because I am. Get on my level, gents. " OK I will bite. What precisely is your level and please don’t use any big words.