What if I identify as HEA?
??? Where Does "High End" Start ???
There are terms we in this hobby use to describe certain characteristics of the components or sound evoked...Without fail,the terms entry level,mid-fi & high end will show up in component reviews or conversations regarding equipment components...
So exactly how do we define these terms in absolutes?I understand there are components that,in this day & age,outperform their asking price in orders of magnitude but even if they do,they will invariably be tagged as entry level,mid-fi or high end simply based on their asking price..
Assuming entry level starts at say $500.00 per component,where does that end & mid-fi start,$2500.00 per component,$3500.00,$4500.00,$5000.00?
How far does that pricing structure go until you consider a component to be "high end"?
What are YOUR PERSONAL thoughts on this subject?
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I can offer 3 system cost data points based on my current gear for consideration:
Cost is retail price, in 2024 dollars, streamer source, amplification, speakers only. Note: I am no compromise in sound quality but very value oriented when making buying decisions, so I would say my costs are more representative of the "entry point" for true "high end sound" though I can think of ways to achieve similar results for less with just a touch of compromise regarding the lowest octaves perhaps, and/or going used. I’d like to see similar data points from others in order to help folks reach a valid conclusion based on actual data points. |
@limomangus we need talk. |
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