Some want to place all audiophiles in same bag, for them it means always listening analytically, obsessing with equipment. This may be true for some audiophiles and that's fine with me, no skin off my back. Not all audiophiles like this, obvious by so many threads over many years in this forum. The definition given above is the actual meaning, so don't let others define you.
I lately wonder why I’m an Audiophile.
Ever since I lately stopped obsessing over sound quality and started really listening to music I’m wondering why fidelity was so important to my appreciation. Not that I’m totally on the wagon. I still revel in hearing wonderful sound. It’s just not so all-important anymore. And, sometimes very poorly recorded recordings do turn me off.
It’s just freeing not being so obsessed.
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@newbee ”sense of humour” We English love a sense of ironic humour. Often more when it’s understated. I have a question on the ironic side….. If you paid upfront a 15% import tariff, will it be a more forward sound and 15% better? |
I dont need to listen analytically now...( i needed it when i tuned my room ) I know what is the balance between all acoustics factors now... If i perceive an unbalanced factor i correct it ... ( not by a costly upgrade by the way ) I am an audiophile interested by acoustics concepts and experience... Since my system/room is minimally satisfying i listen music... ( my concept of minimal acoustic satisfaction threshold) If anything catch my attention as unbalanced i correct it... ( i recently bought filters and buffer for my linear power supply at very low cost because i wanted to decrease the noise floor level and increase the reserve power of my tube pre-amp equalizer Douk T8 pro ) I use equalization for my headphones and speakers... My room and my modified speakers and headphone being already optimized... Each day i enjoy music with no critical frustration ,,, If there is a problem, i correct it ...I dont need critical mode of attention... I need knowledge ... |
@slaw After a while it gets boring l agree about getting to the beetroot of the problem…. It can be like eating salad day in, day out. Not everyone likes lettucepray or coleslaw, but then again, some do. |
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