Dice the word: Syn= "with" or "together" and ergy (or ergon in the Greek) = "deed, action, accomplishment, work"
The term is justifiable in describing the fact that certain components simply sound better together than other combinations.
The concept of synergy is transferable to relationships; in a round-about way the synergy of audiophile/spouse relations has been discussed here at times.
However, let us not believe that there is a magical, wondrous effect from certain combinations of components. You get what you get from each one, and when a superior combination of components results, you get great sound. Now, is that particular combination better than any other given combination? That's where the individuality of audiophilia comes in, much like personal preferences for art. So, in the end, it is my contention that all of us form our opinions/preferences based at least in part on someone ELSE's concept of synergistic sound.
The term is justifiable in describing the fact that certain components simply sound better together than other combinations.
The concept of synergy is transferable to relationships; in a round-about way the synergy of audiophile/spouse relations has been discussed here at times.
However, let us not believe that there is a magical, wondrous effect from certain combinations of components. You get what you get from each one, and when a superior combination of components results, you get great sound. Now, is that particular combination better than any other given combination? That's where the individuality of audiophilia comes in, much like personal preferences for art. So, in the end, it is my contention that all of us form our opinions/preferences based at least in part on someone ELSE's concept of synergistic sound.