Things that non-audiophiles say

[ID.]

"What does this button do?"

(whilst getting painfully close to poking soft dome tweeter)

Same experience, but with the metal tweeter of my B&W 685s.

Stop that, it sounds exactly the same (as I switch between DAC filters to see which I prefer on each song).

 

[DIB]

"You paid how much for a record player? By the way, did I tell you that me and her have booked 2 weeks all inclusive in Tenerife for just under £1000"

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[fr0g]

"Why do we need speakers for the TV?"

 

[bigboss]

Bose would've been cheaper and much better you know. *SCRATCH*

 

[Reijer]

Wife:

Shall I put some flowers on one of the speakers?

 

[Anderson]

You can get a good HiFi from Argos for £90.

Edit: beaten to it a couple posts up, this was genuinely said to me in work. The worst thing is, I could hear myself trying to explain what HiFi was and I sounded a knob lol

 

[tino]

"Who makes it? .... Never heard of them ...."

 

[Anderson]

I don't know why you can't be happy with the speakers in the TV.

 

[byakuya83]

I don't know any audiophiles. Nobody I know cares about what they're listening on, only what they are listening to. Of course they are passionate about things but none of them audio equipment.

 

[steve_1979]

"Fancy going out somewhere for a drink?"

*ROFL* Good one!

Non-audiophiles also say things like "I have friends" and "What can I spend all this extra cash on?"

 

[MajorFubar]

"Why do you still buy CDs when you can download MP3s for free from <<illegal torrenting site probably full of viruses, spyware and trojans>>". Because CDs potentially sound better and I believe in acquiring my music through legal channels. Yes I know I'm in a minority, certainly the last part.

"You still play records?? OMG, why? They sounded awful. ". No they don't. You associate the sound of records with your 1980s £150 Matsui midi system. I happen to like the sound of them and the whole tactile physical experience that goes with buying them, owning them and playing them. It's not something you'll ever understand.

"Tapes always sounded rubbish". Yeah, on your £15 Saisho walkman and your Matsui midi system. I would show you how well they sound on my Nakamichi, but you wouldn't appreciate the difference.

"Why don't you sell all those boxes and buy an nice all in one system from Argos?" Because it sounds rubbish. Though point taken in principle: what would you say to me spending £3,600 on a Naim Super Uniti? Thought so.

 

[Jota180]

Things non audiophiles say - that's just it. When you're playing pieces of music carefully selected to show off your systems abilities they just sit talking about stuff. Any old stuff.

Audiphiles spend a lot of time listening for how tight and tunefull the bass line is. How the attack of the note is satisfyingly short. How clear the midrange is and how well integrated the drivers are thanks to the crossover design. Non audiophiles meanwhile are aware there's some background tunes on.

 

[iMark]

"Why do you say I have to move the speakers away from my micro-system?"

"What do you mean by sound stage?"

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Those speakers look big. I prefer small speakers.

 

[JoelSim]

How much? (and that's when the actual price is twice as much as you've just mentioned).

 

[tonky]

I have a degree in - Physics/Electronics/worked in the HiFi industry for 100 years - so obviously I know it all (including loudness wars - sod the volume control! - it's not needed) - loudness button WTF!!

So I obviously (arrogantly) know better than yow - you cloth eared moron!!.

Rings true?

tonky

 

[Vladimir]

"Is that a gramophone?"

 

[Electro]

Have you got a small hidden speaker in the middle, it sounds like the people are singing in between the speakers , I have never heard music like that before .

To which I reply that is called stereophonic sound *smile*

 

[Vladimir]

Have you got a small hidden speaker in the middle, it sounds like the people are singing in between the speakers , I have never heard music like that before .

To which I reply that is called stereophonic sound *smile*

Cinephile vs Audiophile

"You're getting sound only from the front. You need more speakers for surround."

 

[Deleted member 2457]

I don't like all those cables sticking out. That TV is massive.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Could you turn the sound down!

 

[kitkat]

a lot of negative posts on here regarding Bose, I understand they maybe not to everyone's taste, BUT for people who don't like music much they can be a very good option.

 

[CnoEvil]

Non Audiophile. I'm looking to buy a Hifi system that I like the sound of and give me pleasure; maybe a TT and a Valve Amp.

Audiophile. That's your first mistake.

Non Audiophile. Why?

Audiophile. Because it needs to be neutral and measure well. Distortion is your enemy.

Non Audiophile. But what if I don't like the sound of your suggestions?

Audiophile. Live with it, as that is the way it is supposed to sound.

Non Audiophile. I thought it was about the music and the way it makes you feel.

Audiophile. That's your second mistake. Now go and buy what I tell you to, or you will never be considered to be a fully fledged Audiophile.

Non Audiophile. I think I'll pass, thank you.

 

[TrevC]

a lot of negative posts on here regarding Bose, I understand they maybe not to everyone's taste, BUT for people who don't like music much they can be a very good option.

I have a Soundlnk Mini. It's incredible!

 

[OliG]

"I can't hear any difference"