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Subject: What are your opinions on audiophiles?

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Posted by: catman6
I like my audio, but I have a budget too. My headphones are good enough for the price, and my speakers are good for the price.

  • 12.21.2012 9:37 AM PDT

Stop arguing over imaginary -blam!-. May as well argue over Santa Claus. There will never be proof that there is/was a god - and before people start saying "HERP DERP PROVE THERE WASN'T ONE ROFLOLOL" well, you are the people who made it up in the first place so we know there isn't one
What created the big bang then? A coalition of genetically modified TR-909s with extra distortion?

Head-Fi frequenter here.

I don't really care for that term though.

  • 12.21.2012 9:57 AM PDT
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Posted by: TurtleNut
who would pay for digital drugs

What are the best earbuds that are comfortable that I can get for under $100?

  • 12.21.2012 10:57 AM PDT

Very annoying people imo.

  • 12.21.2012 10:58 AM PDT

Doc: "i'm a pacifist"
Caboose: "your a thing that babies suck on?"
Tucker: "no dude, that's a pedephile"
Church: "tucker, i think he means a pacifier"

I totally get where they are coming from, after hearing higher quality media, it is tough to go to anything lower. I experienced this issue the most with my home theatre, after having a decent surround setup I find it annoying when watching movies in anything less than 5.1.

On the flipside, there are augiophiles that are really snobby, and I can't stand that crap.

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  • 12.21.2012 10:59 AM PDT

Do you listen to mp3 files?
No reply? i wanted you to say yes so i could point and laugh :(

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  • 12.21.2012 10:59 AM PDT
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Posted by: I am Gatorade
What are the best earbuds that are comfortable that I can get for under $100?

I doubt an audiophile would even recommend earbuds. I got a pair of ibeats that came with my phone that were decent though. Definitely the best earbuds I've ever used.

Now someone will probably hate on me for even mentioning beats in this thread.

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  • 12.21.2012 10:59 AM PDT
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I'm half deaf as it is so sound doesn't really mean anything to me. If it's your thing though, go for it..

  • 12.21.2012 11:00 AM PDT

I am a pharmaceutical scientist. I received my Masters degree in Pharmaceutics from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in 2010, after working as a Pharmacist for 4 years. I currently work in King of Prussia, PA, and focus on the analytical chemistry of small molecule APIs. My clients include some of the most well known big pharma companies in the world.

I know good and bad audiophiles. I know a guy whose father is in the local audiophile club and he builds and installs sound systems. He had a very cool room above his garage that he basically turned into his sound system room, with everything positioned perfectly for maximum sound quality. The dude has almost no ego and just likes listening to music.

On the other hand, he talks about some guys that are huge audiophiles and will critique even the smallest things that most audiophiles wouldn't even notice...and apparently is a real ass about it too.

  • 12.21.2012 11:01 AM PDT
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Posted by: Dback139
I know good and bad audiophiles. I know a guy whose father is in the local audiophile club and he builds and installs sound systems. He had a very cool room above his garage that he basically turned into his sound system room, with everything positioned perfectly for maximum sound quality. The dude has almost no ego and just likes listening to music.

On the other hand, he talks about some guys that are huge audiophiles and will critique even the smallest things that most audiophiles wouldn't even notice...and apparently is a real ass about it too.

Those same people are probably music snobs as well.

  • 12.21.2012 11:04 AM PDT

心の中に弱い風が吹いています。

No, there are times where I can appreciate having a bit better quality when listening to my music, but for the most part I just listen to my music however I can.

  • 12.21.2012 11:07 AM PDT

Stop arguing over imaginary -blam!-. May as well argue over Santa Claus. There will never be proof that there is/was a god - and before people start saying "HERP DERP PROVE THERE WASN'T ONE ROFLOLOL" well, you are the people who made it up in the first place so we know there isn't one
What created the big bang then? A coalition of genetically modified TR-909s with extra distortion?


Posted by: I am Gatorade
What are the best earbuds that are comfortable that I can get for under $100?
I don't have any experience with stuff below $100, so here's some reading.

  • 12.21.2012 11:21 AM PDT

Posted by: Alex Mac Kee
If pen­ises were planes Jimmy's mouth would be an airport


Posted by: DarkBen64
Don't punch a British kid, the queen'll come after you.

I'm one of them

Getting a proper hi-fi setup for christmas

  • 12.21.2012 11:24 AM PDT

Stop arguing over imaginary -blam!-. May as well argue over Santa Claus. There will never be proof that there is/was a god - and before people start saying "HERP DERP PROVE THERE WASN'T ONE ROFLOLOL" well, you are the people who made it up in the first place so we know there isn't one
What created the big bang then? A coalition of genetically modified TR-909s with extra distortion?


Posted by: teh Chaz
I'm one of them

Getting a proper hi-fi setup for christmas
I thought you were only getting an amp.

  • 12.21.2012 11:42 AM PDT

Lt. Dan I brought you some ice cream. Lt. Dan.. ice creaaam!

OP, do you think it's worth the money to buy the Audeze LCD-3? I want them.

  • 12.21.2012 11:43 AM PDT
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I'm a low end audiophile. I believe with the right set of headphones, it can TOTALLY change the way you feel about music. I
tried out these 200 dollar headphones at best buy, extremely comfortable. No matter how -blam!- the song I actually felt I was at the concert live.

  • 12.21.2012 11:47 AM PDT

I am an audiophile.

  • 12.21.2012 11:48 AM PDT
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Posted by: brandorobot

Posted by: I am Gatorade
What are the best earbuds that are comfortable that I can get for under $100?

I doubt an audiophile would even recommend earbuds. I got a pair of ibeats that came with my phone that were decent though. Definitely the best earbuds I've ever used.

Now someone will probably hate on me for even mentioning beats in this thread.

No, audiophiles recommend IEM's for different purposes. Headphones usually provide slightly better quality, but some are do very well at sound isolation. I'd say go to the headfi forums they have helped me pick out headphones/earbuds in the past.

  • 12.21.2012 11:51 AM PDT
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I really don't think it means that you love music more than someone else just because you spend the money.


Some of the stuff I listen to is punk and folk that sounds like it was recorded with a tin can in someones garage, and probably was. Having any expensive equipment to play it isn't going to make a difference in that situation. Some people like the old school grittiness.

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  • 12.21.2012 11:52 AM PDT

Posted by: Alex Mac Kee
If pen­ises were planes Jimmy's mouth would be an airport


Posted by: DarkBen64
Don't punch a British kid, the queen'll come after you.

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Posted by: teh Chaz
I'm one of them

Getting a proper hi-fi setup for christmas
I thought you were only getting an amp.
Speakers and I got a turntable for £20 off my audio buff maths teacher

It's a good one as well

  • 12.21.2012 11:55 AM PDT

Drecker225 is awesome and doesn't afraid of anything.





I cannot wait for the day when I gain control of the world.

Posted by: VictoryFlowers
I heard those were really good. For $165 on Amazon, you really get the bang for your buck. Would you recommend this for me? I was never really into the speaker scene of audio and listened to music exclusively via headphones so I don't know much about computer speakers. I mainly use my mediocre Pioneer 2.1's for gaming and a little music listening when no one's at home. Can you suggest better alternatives if they are any?
Sure. They're amazing, and I only paid $110 for them off of eBay. The sub can be a bit much (I have it set to about 40%, and it still shakes and sends noise through the floor), but apart from that I have no gripes with the system.

It sounds pretty good, but to be honest I don't have much to compare it to. The system I had before was very cheap and a lot worse. I am still fairly new at this game and don't know much about anything; that's why I got help on Head-Fi. I would ask around there if you want other recommendations.

  • 12.21.2012 12:01 PM PDT

Stop arguing over imaginary -blam!-. May as well argue over Santa Claus. There will never be proof that there is/was a god - and before people start saying "HERP DERP PROVE THERE WASN'T ONE ROFLOLOL" well, you are the people who made it up in the first place so we know there isn't one
What created the big bang then? A coalition of genetically modified TR-909s with extra distortion?


Posted by: teh Chaz
Posted by: SQWABYSQWAB
Posted by: teh Chaz
I'm one of them

Getting a proper hi-fi setup for christmas
I thought you were only getting an amp.
Speakers and I got a turntable for £20 off my audio buff maths teacher

It's a good one as well
I asked for a 4.ai.

excited like a 9 year-old

  • 12.21.2012 12:12 PM PDT

Pass the controller bro

It's a term thrown around pretty casually, I'm not concerned what people label themselves.

  • 12.21.2012 12:31 PM PDT

Posted by: Alex Mac Kee
If pen­ises were planes Jimmy's mouth would be an airport


Posted by: DarkBen64
Don't punch a British kid, the queen'll come after you.

Posted by: SQWABYSQWAB
Posted by: teh Chaz
Posted by: SQWABYSQWAB
Posted by: teh Chaz
I'm one of them

Getting a proper hi-fi setup for christmas
I thought you were only getting an amp.
Speakers and I got a turntable for £20 off my audio buff maths teacher

It's a good one as well
I asked for a 4.ai.

excited like a 9 year-old
What is that exactly?

Google yielded no conclusive results

  • 12.21.2012 12:31 PM PDT

Black Water Ops

I'm pretty satisfied with the amazing sound system my truck came with.

  • 12.21.2012 12:33 PM PDT

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