....and up to the individual to vote with their budget as to what 'mediocre equipment' may be or not....and how such can be 'elevated' and used for it's strengths, sidestepping it's weaknesses....
Sure, that does require a degree or 3 of analytical listening and some 'hack attacks' on items that in my case are beyond warranty anyway....
The 'fun' part is when I've made it work to my satisfaction, current as that may be, subject to the next tweak to a detail....
Even if $ no object (not my option), my choices would likely still make one scratch their head and think me even more of 'the odd man out'.
I've only self to please, although any and all are welcome to visit....
Sometimes I think y'all are scared of me.
"Boo" *ironic L*
If cost was no object, you'd likely see me at AXPONA and think "...it's not as expensive as 'X, Y, or Z, but they're omni's....they can't sound good...."
D amps and all....š
At least it wouldn't require a 2nd on the house to enjoy, major wattage, and be less of a major distraction in the SAF schemes....
Ah, well...born at the right time to the wrong people.....but we all have to run what we've brung.... ;)
AXPONA might be a tad less crowded this year.....just my crystal balls swirling stuff....š