Yes. Absolutely. Some folks take decades to discover what some already know here. Many folks never get further than their comfort zone. Some kick themselves when it finally dawns on them that equipment selected by leading artists, top sound engineers and multimillion $ facilities have merit far beyond what you generally find peddled to domestic consumers.
Are many audiophiles only seeking approval of the next purchase?
I find a good num of forum posts to be in this realm. Facts ignored only posts that agree are considered of worth.