What is the most annoying question non-audio people ask you?

JPSmario

for me, it's not the questions, it's the "but of course you should know" tone when they say "an ipod sounds just as good":eek:

this has to be the audiophile version of when you tell them "if you have to ask, you'll never get it."

blakeh

I do my best never to talk about how much I've spent on my system -- even to friends and family unless they really want to know. I just want them to enjoy the tunes and not have their opinion colored by dollar signs.

snow

Three things and only one is a ?

1. When I tell them my speakers are almost as big as their office door they say wow you must really like your music loud.

2. When I tell them that I have xxxx K worth of audio gear their eyebrows rise and they look at you with this look in their eye like you must have lost your mind and say OK and the conversation comes to a halt.

3. When I tell them that I have a music collection of over 2000 CD's they say but WHY?



REGARDS SNOW

tonyb

I always get the stupid Boze analogy....they sound just as good and are alot smaller...blah, blah. I always return with " when was the last time you had your hearing checked?" Yep, I also get that whole Ipod crap too,computer this or that. Been called foolish for investing so much in old technology,as they put it. Whatever,no use argueing with morons.....just that I know 20 years from now, these same people will be seeking out stuff we have now, maybe even older.

indyhawg

Why do you want to look for records or cds? You can download most of that stuff for free on the internet now. You do know that don't you?

woofiepaws

"....who has time for all this? I just load up my iPod and go..."

This from someone who routinely steps off curbs without looking.

potee

Just yesterday my friend who has HTIB asked why I had my system when his sounded just as good and you can only play it so loud. My wife said it is better and it's not about how loud it's about hearing it sound so clear and crisp. She blew me away. And I just have a small system.

gdb

"And I just have a small system".....and a "keeper" wife !!:)

cfrizz

potee wrote: »

Just yesterday my friend who has HTIB asked why I had my system when his sounded just as good and you can only play it so loud. My wife said it is better and it's not about how loud it's about hearing it sound so clear and crisp. She blew me away. And I just have a small system.

I trust you are going to take her to dinner, bring her flowers, or something to reward & thank her for GETTING what audio is all about!

From what I gather, you are a very lucky guy.:D

PerfectCreature

"What are you doing?" When you can obviously see exactly what I am doing....
Irks the hell out of me when people ask that.
Then when I say what does it look like they look at me all odd and funny like.

wz2p7j

dorokusai wrote: »

Probably "Why do you like Jstas?".

Who in real life would actually ask that? :eek:;)

Chris

Toolfan66

Why are you always on club Polk and not paying me any attention??

Do you really need speaker cables the size of a garden hose?

Why did you lie to me? Do you really think I'm that stupid that I wouldn't notice a new amp in your stereo??

potee

cfrizz wrote: »

I trust you are going to take her to dinner, bring her flowers, or something to reward & thank her for GETTING what audio is all about!

From what I gather, you are a very lucky guy.:D

She's my soul mate. We're retired and go out to eat often so I guess extra flowers will be it.

By the way I grew up in Arlington and Lexington Joined the Air Force never went back except to visit. I really miss the pizza and great deli's, also the bread here sucks compared to there.

PoTee

McLoki

"You are into audio stuff? So do you like, actually KNOW George Grand??"

Poee7R

"Are those lightbulbs?"


Dave

kawizx9r

"Why don't you get Bose? They're the best speakers you can get"

I just facepalm and walk away :rolleyes:

cokewithvanilla

"What's a 'tonker'"?

Toolfan66

What's a DAC?? Is that a cartoon character?? LOL

F1nut

Nobody asks me annoying questions about my rigs. It must be that, I'll rip your effing head off, look on my face.

lightman1

"Have you ever been electrocuted?" Clearly not. I'm still here to answer your dumb-**** question.

punk-roc

"I thought you already bought your speakers..."

JimKellyfan

price paid for any equipment

Toolfan66

Lasareath wrote: »

Come on Sal, Let me see it!

This isn't in the mens room Right??? :eek:

Tony M

Zero wrote: »

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".

^^^Same can go for alot of us. ^^^

Or just be thrifty in some other area. No smoking, drinking habits.
Hobbies are money suckers and all we did was pick audio as one of our many and some people ONLY HAVE audio so their systems are REALLY nicer.;):D

Well I was asked "what do you do with it?" "Do you just sit there and listen?"

I felt like "yea, that's all I dooo" "like a bump on a log, sit and twiddle my fingers""and listen"

I had visions of Nurse Rachet telling me turn the music down, I was disturbing the other patients with my taste of songchoices. Let's FUNK up the community hall tonight.:D

Tony M

indyhawg wrote: »

Why do you want to look for records or cds? You can download most of that stuff for free on the internet now. You do know that don't you?

I've heard that one.
I said I like looking at the jewel cases. The way the sun shines through them gives me memories of days gone buy..:p:eek: .......The other p.. oH......kA
And I knew a guy whoose computer device crashed and he lost hundreds of hours of programing time...GONE. I know technology is getting better but I'll sit tight for now.

I like the artwork on the albums to. I like art, don't you? the other p.. well......not really I guess....I just like the songs.

I'll end it hear for now. There's a bunch more I could think of like how many watts does it put out?
I hate that one. But now I can say 3000 watts per channel. And their face sometimes is so funny to watch as they calculate something in the head and then ask How many watts per channel again?
3000. silence for a few seconds...Is that even possible? ....I think so... there is a review where they said it put that out.....WOW,,,COOL,,REALLY?
Yes, really, it is supposed to.:)

Sorry for my rant.

BlueFox

tony millard wrote: »

Or just be thrifty in some other area. No smoking, drinking habits.

Hobbies are money suckers and all we did was pick audio as one of our many and some people ONLY HAVE audio so their systems are REALLY nicer.;):D

Agreed, except for the no drinking. You would have to drink a lot to interfere with this hobby.

The example I like to use is a comparison to general aviation as a hobby. If I wanted a pilot license that was only good in acceptable weather conditions (VFR) I could easily spend $7,000 or more, and 6 to 12 months of my time, to get a pilot license. Then it would only cost me $100/hour, or so, to use the license. If I wanted to fly anytime, in any weather, then an IFR license is needed. Of course, this costs approximately the same as getting a VFR license, and the planes are more expensive to rent/buy/own.

On the other hand, I can get a good stereo for $7,000 and, in essence, use it for free. Or for a nominal cost, 24/7.

Tony M

Yea I thought drinking kinda goes With this hobby to most. I should've left that money saving choice out of the equasion on this branch of a hobby.;)

ESavinon

Why is my stereo more expensive than my plasma/lcd tv?

I always ask: Why did you spend $2000 on your tv and $300 on your HTIB?

Fongolio

When I tell people I'm into vinyl and have over 2000 records, many ask "Do you listen to them?" .....uh duh....

indyhawg

Are those good brands?