Horrific Confession and Question


While shopping for classical music in one of the mega retailers recently, I found myself quite carried away by whatever they were playing, finding the selection as well as the sound very pleasing. At the risk of never being allowed to post on this forum again, I am ashamed to admit that I discovered I was listening to BOSE mini speakers which were sticking out haphazardly from the ceiling. This leads me to wonder if background listening presents totally different challenges than focused, attentive listening. Against my audiophile background and judgement, I am wondering if I should install boomier "mid-fi" gear for multi room and entertaining guests when I renovate the house. Any thoughts?
constantinegustavia6142

Showing 2 responses by nilthepill

Funny Constantine, I experience a similar feeling every time I go to Tower records Classical section. I am overcome by the lush music and become weak in the knees(Really!). All through the piped music thru ceiling mounted Boses. Similar experience at a Best buy while browsing for CDs, I always find myself humming or bobbing or thumping with the music. They play thru Boses two! I was also horrified to admit to myself let alone ask on the Audigon!What you are experiencing is probably right time and right place away from home scenario. Or MAY BE BOSE SPEAKERS ARE MUSICAL. My friend has Bose speakers and at a party I always find myself grooving /dancing with the music. THERE I SAID IT.(P.S. I OWN PAIR OF DUNLAVY SC-V's)
I wonder if tables were turned around and if thsi post would now be responded by the non-audiophiles(Bose buyers) who would they bash? for example Krell or us audiophiles? I bet they would consider outright stupid to buy 23K monoblocks or 15K speakers even after the fact of thier acknowledgement of the sound qulaity!! To them they have done the right thing buying a good sounding,compact, and highly respected (in thier circle)speaker/stereo system.