HiFi vs MidFi


I’m a relative noob to the audiophile scene, having just invested in an integrated amp and upscale (for me) speakers.  From time to time, I hear the term “MidFi” for some components.  Is there an objective or just largely accepted definition for this term?  I’d be curious to hear feedback on what constitutes HiFi vs. MidFi across various components.  
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Showing 1 response by arcticdeth

Mid fi,…hi fi. 

  If you can afford mid fi, THAT is hi fi!

  2000$ speakers, 700$ speakers,…..who cares.

  A 5000$ amp or a used 1500$ amp,….?
don’t matter. Clean the components, listen to them, care for them, and enjoy the magic of music!

  It took me 35+ years to get a BRAND, is there a massive difference in sound,
not too much you will really hear, maybe a tighter kick drum, or a slightly brighter or less bright tweeter,…….

   Just jam tunes !
don’t worry about it.

 My Onkyo m-504 I first bought, vs my Sunfire 600 sig, there is difference, only at higher volumes, where the headroom is a major factor!

    Not much difference, 
buy what you can afford, and save a little more,…..save a bit, sell the amp, use that to help move up a bit.

it’s a expensive hobby, so patience is paramount!