What does "Sounds too Hifi" mean???


Lately I've been reading this phrase on various forums, and have no idea what they are talking about. What is the "hifi" sound? What does it mean when something "sounds too hifi"? Does that mean it doesn't dissappear, that you are aware that the music is being made by "equipment"? Is this term in the audio glossary?!!!
peter_s

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I like the "I can't afford it" comment. I would also like to add stereos that are "too hifi" are only sold in snooty stereo boutiques.

Actually, I think "too hifi" is a misnomer. What I mean is, there is no such thing as too much hifi. Either you like a stereo system or you don't.

If there is a stereo that does everything perfectly, yet you just have don't have subjective preference towards this system, then the label "too hifi" is used.

That subjective preference can come in many different vehicles. That system doesn't evoke quality within the perception of the individual buyer, or that buyer simply has cold feet (or cold ears?).

In summary, there can be infinite # of subjective reasons why an otherwise adequate stereo is "too hifi."