Everything sounds the same

[spiny norman]

So now we've established that all hi-fi sounds the same as the very cheapest plastic tat you can buy, shall we talk about something more interesting instead? Railway modelling maybe? I'm sure we can get plenty of mileage out of the OO/HO/EM debate ;-)

 

[Vladimir]

Hint: I have 1 DAC, 1 headphone amp, 1 set of cables, 3 pairs of headphones.

 

[spiny norman]

Hint: I have 1 DAC, 1 headphone amp, 1 set of cables, 3 pairs of headphones.

 

[TrevC]

All drama queen threads sound the same.

 

[spiny norman]

All drama queen threads sound the same.

Do you always have to be so objectionable, or is that something else on which you have convinced yourself you are always right?

 

[cheeseboy]

All drama queen threads sound the same.

Do you always have to be so objectionable, or is that something else on which you have convinced yourself you are always right?

What *exactly* were you hoping to achieve with this thread?

 

[spiny norman]

What *exactly* were you hoping to achieve with this thread?

Not *entirely* sure: wasn't aware threads had to pass a proof of concept (and presumably health and safety/risk assessment) before we were allowed to post anything, so thanks for the guidance.

 

[cheeseboy]

What *exactly* were you hoping to achieve with this thread?

Not *entirely* sure: wasn't aware threads had to pass a proof of concept (and presumably health and safety/risk assessment) before we were allowed to post anything, so thanks for the guidance.

so, seems TrevC was actually right then.

Nothing to see here people, move along....

 

[The_Lhc]

What *exactly* were you hoping to achieve with this thread?

Not *entirely* sure: wasn't aware threads had to pass a proof of concept (and presumably health and safety/risk assessment) before we were allowed to post anything, so thanks for the guidance.

I think he means what were you trying to acheive other than another argument, as that seems to be all that your initial post was ever going to generate?

Incidentally, we all agree that speakers sound different, so your premise is flawed anyway.

 

[spiny norman]

Incidentally, we all agree that speakers sound different, so your premise is flawed anyway.

I thought we almost all agreed that all speakers sound the same – ie rubbish – unless they're active?

 

[cheeseboy]

Incidentally, we all agree that speakers sound different, so your premise is flawed anyway.

I thought we almost all agreed that all speakers sound the same – ie rubbish – unless they're active?

christ man, did you get up on the wrong side of bed today or something. Give it a rest.

 

[The_Lhc]

Incidentally, we all agree that speakers sound different, so your premise is flawed anyway.

I thought we almost all agreed that all speakers sound the same – ie rubbish – unless they're active?

No, passive speakers are differently rubbish, active speakers are all differently perfect.

 

[spiny norman]

christ man

I'm afraid I'm not him, though I have been mistaken for him before. Must be the beard and the long white robe.

 

[TrevC]

All drama queen threads sound the same.

Do you always have to be so objectionable, or is that something else on which you have convinced yourself you are always right?

Do you always have to be so prickly?

 

[spiny norman]

No, passive speakers are differently rubbish, active speakers are all differently perfect.

I beg to differ.

 

[spiny norman]

Do you always have to be so prickly?

It's in my nature.

 

[The_Lhc]

No, passive speakers are differently rubbish, active speakers are all differently perfect.

I beg to differ.

You're not really up on the concept of a joke are you?

 

[scene]

I seem to have fallen down the rabbit hole - can someone, other than the Cheshire Cat, please direct me back to reality?

 

[spiny norman]

You're not really up on the concept of a joke are you?

Entirely so, hence my reply. Is there a 'y' in the name of the day again?

 

[Frank Harvey]

I seem to have fallen down the rabbit hole - can someone, other than the Cheshire Cat, please direct me back to reality?

Just take the red pill.

 

[scene]

I seem to have fallen down the rabbit hole - can someone, other than the Cheshire Cat, please direct me back to reality?

Just take the red pill.

I was thinking of going for the blue one. If I go for the red one I get to stay in wonderland, and shown how deep the rabbit hole goes *shok*

 

[spiny norman]

I seem to have fallen down the rabbit hole - can someone, other than the Cheshire Cat, please direct me back to reality?

First left as you exit whathifi.com/forum ;-)

 

[steve_1979]

No, passive speakers are differently rubbish, active speakers are all differently perfect.

I beg to differ.

You're not really up on the concept of a joke are you?

I thought it was just a statement of fact rather than a joke. 😉

 

[Covenanter]

I live in an apartment so it's 'N' gauge for me.

Chris

 

[rainsoothe]

Ah, isn't it cute? Look at the "Everything sounds the same, only watts matter, even though I use This-specific-amp that's a different brand from the amp the other guy who has the same credo is using, or from a much cheaper amp that has oodles more power" crowd joining hands in sweet butthurtedness.

O.P.: you are a hero. If people can't tell the difference between a (levelmatched) Marantz and a Naim, good for them - they get off the hook cheaper, and can invest only in speakers. I look forward to the day my ears turn to sound filters so I can swap this SN2 for that Behringer beast and treat my girlfriend to a nice weekend in London, where I can audition some proper speakers on the side.