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HiFi dealers & audiophile wife problems

We sold certain brand of black spkrs to a customer about a year ago. He wanted rosewood, but he bought black. Why? Because he figured he could swap the new spkrs with his old (about the same size) while his wife was out and figured she wouldn't notice. Did it work? Yes.
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mr_gridlock
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Well, guys, I just don't feel your pain. I got my wife (then girlfriend) into my music before I even had a system, and now she enjoys the better sound.

While she never puts any music on herself (I have coming up on 700 CDs), she does like whatever I put on. And when I force her to sit and listen, she actually can hear the difference from the weaker stuff to the better pieces.

I guess if your spending the house payment on audio gear, the wife might have something to say, but if you're not, why hide it. You're entitled to your hobbies for Christ's sake! I wouldn't put up with having to lie to get what I want. F--- that.

mr_gridlock
20 posts
 
Everyone knows (or should) that you cannot explain something to someone who's closed-minded. It's a pointless exercise.

You can't win an argument unless someone is willing to concede the point. If she doesn't Get The Point in the first place, and as long as you're not ruining her day when you're listening to the hifi (too loud, what have you) or spending the house payment, then there really isn't an argument, just a different take on it. And it should be left as such for the sake of both of your sanities.

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