Observations on Audiogon Posts


There has been something that disturbs me about the posts I see on Audiogon. I am specifically talking about the posts that ask members to make suggestion's on equipment.

Here is the problem I have. I rarely (and I mean I can count on one hand the number of times) see people post what kind of sound they are looking for. Instead people ask if such and such a piece will sound good with these other twenty pieces in their systems. What's the problem? Well, how do we know what you are looking for? Is sound-staging the most important thing to you? For some people it is. Do you like a forward aggressive sounding presentation or do you like a more laid back sound? Is musicality the most important thing to you? Do you want a system that produces accurate timbres? Knowing what you're looking for can save you thousands on equipment that doesn't fit you're criteria. It also helps us in making suggestions.

It seems to me that if more of us spent more time on what we are trying to get from our systems then on what brands we should buy we would all be a lot happier.

Just some food for thought.
nrostov

Showing 1 response by rushton

Have you considered that people come here to learn and that many may not yet know: 1) that their own listening priorities are a key factor in building a satisfying system and 2) that it helps members of the community to respond if we know their priorities? I agree with your observation, but it's all part of the learning curve. I take as a good credit to this Audiogon community that so many are willing to come here and ask without a lot of fear of being derided, bashed or otherwise made to feel unwelcome.
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