Chi-Fi in the Time of Self-Righteous Indignation.

Are most Chinese actually offended by the term "Chi-fi"? Or is this a case of bored whytes being offended on behalf of how they think other people should respond.

In any case, there is still a lot of junk and cheap knock-offs being produced in China, with little to no oversight, and it’s not unreasonable to tag it appropriately. "Chi-fi" seems appropriate, as China is uniquely capable of swamping a market with such goods. There’s also some really nice stuff being made in China, and I have no problem considering it for purchase. What do Chinese audiophiles think of "Chi-fi"? And do we need to draw the line to demarcate "Chi-fi" versus "hi-fi, made in China" - or is it already incredibly apparent (e.g. a $500 tube amp on Amazon versus Line Magnetic)? And as pointed out, a lot of true high-end gear is already a hybrid manufacture, with parts and/or processing sourced in China. That doesn't fall under the "Chi-fi" label either, IMO.

@yuviarora , of course you'd say something as inane as that. 

Worse offender? Don't make me laugh.
Most caustic personality? If anything, I tamp down the uncivil here and they, like you, play the grievance card. Very typical of your kind to act like you're the ones being victimized, when it's merely projection. 

As for being PC, far from it. Just calling a spade a spade. When did it become normal to whine about PC when someone is just pointing out the obvious? You guys cry wolf way too often.

All the best,
Nonoise

LOL I knew that a lot longer before when Alibaba wasn't owned by ebay and you can get lots of Chinese gear 10...100 times less than buying locally.

Fake wires sounded almost same and brought a lot bigger profits than OGs.

I don’t see @nonoise or many others objecting to either the concept or practice of being civil to others. That says a lot. Being spirited and vocal in one’s beliefs is a good thing. You can’t control others, only try and set a good example.  Sometimes we all fail.  Try try again....