What is the most annoying question non-audio people ask you?
Jstas
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We all have those people in our lives. The ones who don't understand. They have no interest and they can't understand why you do. That doesn't stop them from asking questions though! They ask some real boneheaded ones too. Sometimes, they can really get under your skin.
So out of all the questions you get asked about audio, what's the one that really cooks your turkey?
For me, I think it's hearing "Why do you need that?" Well, buddy/toots/pal, I don't NEED it. Just like you don't need to be dropping $7 a pack on cigarettes or like you don't need a Corvette or a wine collection or a personal arsenal worth of firearms. I don't question your motives for whatever you have/do that I think is stupid so don't question mine. It's a hobby that I find enjoyable and relaxing. That's all the reason I need.
So out of all the questions you get asked about audio, what's the one that really cooks your turkey?
For me, I think it's hearing "Why do you need that?" Well, buddy/toots/pal, I don't NEED it. Just like you don't need to be dropping $7 a pack on cigarettes or like you don't need a Corvette or a wine collection or a personal arsenal worth of firearms. I don't question your motives for whatever you have/do that I think is stupid so don't question mine. It's a hobby that I find enjoyable and relaxing. That's all the reason I need.
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You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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"What is the most annoying question non-audio people ask you?"
Just kidding..............I couldn't resist.:p;):)Shawn
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Probably "Why do you like Jstas?".CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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Probably "Why do you like Jstas?".
Why? Because if they don't, Vito and "Fingers" will pay them a visit and make them an offer they can't refuse.Expert Moron Extraordinaire
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"Why do you need speakers that big?" (in reference to my RTi-10's.)
First off, they aren't that big. And secondly, can you not HEAR the difference between this and your pos HTIB? Apparently not...
I don't have the ears some of you guys have, but wow. I don't see how the question can even be asked...2007 Club Polk Football Pool Champ
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"Why do you need speakers that big?" (in reference to my RTi-10's.)
First off, they aren't that big. And secondly, can you not HEAR the difference between this and your pos HTIB? Apparently not...
I don't have the ears some of you guys have, but wow. I don't see how the question can even be asked...
Just show people pictures of those of us crazy enough to own Amazings. Mainly because I don't think anyone here owns a pair of Altec Lansing VOT's or some other folded horn speaker. The RTi-10's would look positively puny next to those beasts.Expert Moron Extraordinaire
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"why don't you sell your speakers (amazings) and buy bose?"
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"Why don't you just use an iPod" while staring at my LSi15's. :mad:
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"why don't you sell your speakers (amazings) and buy bose?"
we are now no longer friends.
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What do you have?... and before you can even begin they cut you off to explain either their HTIB or their parents def tech system.
Recently I was back for a friends wedding and a high school acquaintance was there and the topic of speakers came up... he pulled exactly what I stated above and talked up and down about his "theatre quality" system he put together from working at best buy (not even magnolia) of course... def tech tiny surrounds he had mounted above his tv for his fronts... amazing and as stated above... this was a system he built for his parents with their money...
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"...but can't your BluRay player also play CD's?..."
That is a vaild question. A BRP should be able to play CDs, SACDS, DVDs, and provide a first-rate BR experience.Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
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It's not so much the questions they ask, it's that they completely ignore whatever advice I give.
I had a friend who was building a house and wanted to know what in-wall speakers to put in his home theater room. I told him that it was hard to beat Polk's offerings when it comes to bang for the buck. He then asked me about Bose speakers, and I went into the spiel about how it's all marketing and their speakers are inferior and cost more than something like a Polk speaker. We spent a good 30 minutes talking and I thought I got through to him.
Fast forward three weeks later, and he tells me he bought all Bose speakers. He said the guy at the audio store said they were the best, so he bought them.
OK, it's not my money to spend, and people have a right to buy whatever they want. But, if you're just going to ignore my advice and do whatever the guy on commission tells you, why waste your time and mine?!/COLOR] [U][URL="http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=68366"][COLOR="Blue"]My Rigs[/U][/COLOR][/URL] [COLOR="Red" Balanced Audio Technology | Revel | Dodd | Monarchy | PS Audio | MIT | Polk | Etc. -
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Most of the time they ask me why I need to have a setup like I do. I tell them because I can.
I do have to say at one time I did the same thing to my friend. I talked up my little AVR and he kept his mouth shut and said "That is nice" or "Good for you". Then I went over to his house for a party, I was then introduced to good audio equipment. Changed my life for ever.Sunfire TGP, Sunfire Cinema Grand, Sunfire 300~2 (2), Sunfire True Sub (2),Carver ALS Platinum, Carver AL III, TFM-55, C-19, C-9, TX-8, SDA-490t, SDA-390t -
This one:
"What is the most annoying question non-audio people ask you?"
Just kidding..............I couldn't resist.:p;):)
"What is the most annoying question non-audio people ask you?"
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Just show people pictures of those of us crazy enough to own Amazings. Mainly because I don't think anyone here owns a pair of Altec Lansing VOT's or some other folded horn speaker. The RTi-10's would look positively puny next to those beasts.
Hah, exactly. I immediately thought of the larger SDA's I've seen, and my first thought was "well my 10's aren't that big."
And I'd love to hear some Amazings in person. I've always loved the look of them.2007 Club Polk Football Pool Champ
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What's even worse? Somebody asking why I spent $600 on
HEADPHONES. The speaker thing most of them get."The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson -
I do not have any annoying questions but I laugh at some of them. Such as a friend of mine asks me "Why...WH.. WHY WHy did or why would you spend that much on a set of speakers or head unit"HT setup
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zombie boy 2000 wrote: »"What's that growth on your upper lip?"
i always get
"WTF is that thing by your left eye?"
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" ITS MY MOLE!!!!"mole' -
I actually don't mind those questions. Just because I love there faces when I crank up the stereo and they finally hear music how it is supposed to sound. I have had people say they didn't know certain instruments were even in songs until they heard them on my system.
I guess the one that sorta gets my goat is "You own a record player?" Yes I do, it sounds better than your CD's and is way cooler looking than an iPod sitting on my stereo. But I digress.
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Not a question. Most people who actually inquire are amazed I would spend 'X' dollars on the gear. Especially for items such as cables, or brass footers for vibration elimination. Of course, they will say things like, "That really sounds good. You spent WHAT!!!!"Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
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"Why do you have so many versions of the same album?"
"How come you're not married yet?"
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Why are they so big? (usually from the female partners)
I think, why is the rock on your finger so big? Not only are mine pretty to look at they sound fantastic....does your rock sound fantastic.....didn't think so!
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"What are those glowing things" and "Why didn't you tell me they were HOT"!!! I love that one.
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You know, I've sat here thinking about it - and I can't say that I've ever been asked too many annoying questions when people come over to hear the system. If anything, the only annoying question is: "Wow, where'd you get the money for all this?". Tis when I smile and say "Thats why I drive an old car".
In my case an old truck. I bought a newer one with minor cosmetic damage but it's in the body shop waiting on money to finish the repairs. The repair money went for Thiels, Polk, Klipsch, and Grace. See, my priorities are in order!!
