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Why do Audiophiles feel the need...

Why do so many audiophiles feel the need to post opinions on gear they've never owned or had such limited experience with that their opinion is valueless to the OP? Not only here, but on other audio forums, at least 50% of the posts (and I think I'm being generous) start with: I've never heard the XYZ but...

When I was participating in an auto detailing forum, teaching myself the finer points of achieving an exquisite auto finish, if someone would ask about brand X polish, I would never see a post stating: "I've never used it, but..."

My opinion is that many people spend so much time dreaming about this stuff that they've convinced themselves they know what it actually sounds like. I know it's only a hobby, but I think a poster who asks about a specific piece of gear is better served by opinions of those with experience with that gear. Maybe it's just me. Sorry if I offended anyone.
chayro
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stonedeaf
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I do find that while I take knocks with a grain of salt - I do pay attention to endorsements of particular products and /or services. When someone says I owned and used X for X or XX years without a problem and enjoyed it - that's IMHO important information.
The reason I'm a little less interested in the knocks is I was a service manager in this industry for many years - people are sometimes disappointed in equipment for reasons that have very little or nothing to do with that particular product.
cyclonicman
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For someone to disagree with everyone on this thread without even reading the posts makes little sense. It only leads me to believe that they have little to contribute because they Knownothing!
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knownothing
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Cyclonicman,

Yes, many threads Knownothing does... know nothing. This thread though, Knownothing attempt to be "ironical". Maybe Cyclonicman attempt to be "ironical" too...
dreadhead
353 posts
 
Valueless? Is that even a word?
Does one have to drive a Lamborghini to know that they are some of the finest automobiles in production today?
It would be nice if we could audition all the high-end equipment discussed here but that is just not possible.
Opinions are formed on personal tastes , reviews, and here-say. Like you, I know a quality product when I see one. Take Playboy magazine for example. I can certainly appreciate the beauty of the young ladies pictured but chances are slim to none I will ever met meet them in person. That does not prevent me from forming an opinion on what I see and read. Just like theses beautiful women most High-end gear is way out of my league, not to mention price range.
We can dream though.
rodman99999
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I've noticed many Know-nothings that have swirled through these threads, in a Cyclonic man-ner, for years. =8^)
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