Things I hate about Hifi

[RoA]

Many, it's almost an endless list but up there is when folks show their system/s and state it is humble when really, it costs an arm and a leg.

I know, humble means different things to different people but compared to what ... Absolute Sound's listening rooms?

 

[jjbomber]

Only one hate really. It's very addictive!

 

[Kenneth Fernandes]

Unavailability of a complete Hi-Fi system from the same brand that’s sold together and delivered in a single package to customers.

 

[Gray]

Components that are now more clever than necessary.
My current amplifier has software that is updateable (via a mini USB socket).
It's an amplifier - and amplifying is all it needs to do.
My previous amp (from the same manufacturer) did perfectly well without software for decades.

 

[daytona600]

No Shortcuts You get what you pay for Good audio is Very expensive


The quality will remain when the price is forgotten. Henry Royce , Rolls Royce

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

Many, it's almost an endless list but up there is when folks show their system/s and state it is humble when really, it costs an arm and a leg.

I know, humble means different things to different people but compared to what ... Absolute Sound's listening rooms?

That's not specific to hifi though - it's another example of people using things to talk in a coded way about being flush. Totally agree with you though.

 

[Jasonovich]

Overlapping product from the same brand, essentially the same thing but has a supa-duper special addition but for that little extra, the costs is disproportional to the basic sibling brand.

Ps,
and all that cable chatter. Mavis would be displeased, SPAM SPAM SPAM..........

 

[RoA]

Subjective vs objective divide, it's just stupid silly

 

[Kenneth Fernandes]

That's not specific to hifi though - it's another example of people using things to talk in a coded way about being flush. Totally agree with you though.

And it’s totally possible for existing legendary consumer audio manufacturers to sell a complete Hi-Fi system in only one large box with all the components inside it perfectly packaged.

 

[Jasonovich]

Subjective vs objective divide, it's just stupid silly

Agree. If only you can bottle up peoples angst or passion, we'll be millionaires! 🙂

 

[Gray]

....when folks show their system/s and state it is humble when really, it costs an arm and a leg.

That's just to make them appear modest...because nobody likes a show off - but it draws attention to the fact that showing off is precisely what they're doing.

 

[Jasonovich]

That's just to make them appear modest...because nobody likes a show off - but it draws attention to the fact that showing off is precisely what they're doing.

It's a little harsh? 🤣
I think most people are just happy to share.

There's a natural equilibrium about it because, there's always someone who has something more grand but who cares, it isn't a competition, it's about the passion.

From my perspective, the real value is not what you own but what is inside you. Yep basically I'm from TEMU 🤣

 

[Friesiansam]

Two things, the extraordinary profit margins on higher end kit and, the ridiculous and unbelievable performance claims made for some of that kit.

 

[Friesiansam]

It's a little harsh? 🤣
I think most people are just happy to share.

There are people who just want to boast, in all of the costlier hobbies.

 

[Jasonovich]

There are people who just want to boast, in all of the costlier hobbies.

Yep there are some.

 

[plastic penguin]

Many, it's almost an endless list but up there is when folks show their system/s and state it is humble when really, it costs an arm and a leg.

I know, humble means different things to different people but compared to what ... Absolute Sound's listening rooms?

I agree. It depends how you define a system as humble.

My set-up is humble, only because I upgrade in stages. I could never afford to splash mega thousands in one hit.

 

[Deliriumbassist]

People. Especially the 'my use case is THE use case' crowd, and think they should be sticking their oar in on a system setup based on one photo of the room, with no comprehension that you can't hear with your eyes, nor do you know what else happens in said room.

 

[nopiano]

Unavailability of a complete Hi-Fi system from the same brand that’s sold together and delivered in a single package to customers.

Aren’t there quite a few in fact, such as the Rega System One, and the colour series from Pro-ject?

Rega System One – Planar 1 turntable, io amplifier and Kyte loudspeakers

The perfect all-in-one solution, Rega System One is designed to be simple to set up and get you spinning your vinyl in minutes. REGA SYSTEM ONE™

www.rega.co.uk

Colourful Audio System 2 – Pro-Ject Audio Systems

All-In-One True HiFi Stereo Set - The Colourful Audio System brings you any concert in your living room.

www.project-audio.com

In the good old days, nobody expected there to be universal competence, so the distinguishing thing about Hifi was that you bought a turntable, amp and speakers from different brands. That was sort of the point, to get the best. Otherwise you’d buy a music centre from Fergusson or Dynatron.

 

[RoA]

People stating something 'blows something else out of the water' ...

 

[Kenneth Fernandes]

@nopiano Those aren’t Hi-Fi systems they are radio sound boxes.
Also, separates were for the turntable era.

I meant a complete Hi-Fi system that is sold together with a pair of floor standing loudspeakers, cables, connectors, digital music centre amplifier all packaged in one rigid futuristic cardboard box, like that of the Apple’s packaging’s equivalent of larger boxes, and with the full system tested and perfectly tuned in the factory to meet the highest quality standards of Hi-Fi listening at home. And a separate system sold with a sub woofer included for customers who prefer that.

 

[RoA]

Folks walking about with their little branded plastic bags at hifi shows. I know, I have issues ...

 

[Kenneth Fernandes]

I meant a complete Hi-Fi system that is sold together with a pair of floor standing loudspeakers, cables, connectors, digital music centre amplifier all packaged in one rigid futuristic cardboard box, like that of the Apple’s packaging’s equivalent of larger boxes, and with the full system tested and perfectly tuned in the factory to meet the highest quality standards of Hi-Fi listening at home. And a separate system sold with a sub woofer included for customers who prefer that.

Legendary audio manufacturers, like Bowers & Wilkins, don't sell such complete systems currently.

 

[RTHerringbone]

Where's the fun and experimentation in buying a pre-built system? It would be like buying a pre-assembled Lego set.

 

[Friesiansam]

People who come to this forum, when all they have is one box and some headphones…

Who, me?😱

 

[Jasonovich]

I hate it I didn't think about,......
Things I hate.....first! 🤣🤣