How much of a music nerd/snob are you?

Danny Tse
Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
edited April 2014 in Music & Movies
Go on....be honest....

http://www.buzzfeed.com/perpetua/how...c-nerd-are-you

I got 26/100....
You’re a major music nerd, and most people in your life consider you to be an expert. You’re very committed, but there’s some lines you don’t cross.
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited April 2014
    Damn, I got a 46/100.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited April 2014
    14/100 boys! Let's see someone go LOWER!

    For me music is something I engage to give my constantly "reflecting" and "introspective" self a freaking break. I rarely hear any lyrics unless I make an EFFORT to, because that's too LEFT brain for what I'm looking for. And I could care less about music journalism and band histories...just more DATA to process in an already log-jammed brain.

    I listen to a HUGE variety of things, and my education has sensitized me to accepting most things as long as they are reasonable and not damaging.

    So many different people, so many different ways of hearing: how could anyone be a SNOB? The only points I generated concerned quality of gear. After all, you do want to hear what you're listening to with some "quality". But there weren't that many questions about THAT in this test!

    Of course if you're a Vinyl fanboy then you're going to score higher. But not necessarily three of four times higher. You can be into vinyl and not be snobbish about it.

    Enjoy the music; it's all around you!

    http://www.buzzfeed.com/perpetua/how-much-of-a-music-nerd-are-you

    I couldn't access your LINK, so here's another version. Hmmmm....the address seems exactly the same but your link does NOT work for me and mine does?

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited April 2014
    23 here.
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  • polk500
    polk500 Posts: 1,171
    edited April 2014
    I wanted to be higher but 19 it is. I suck at being an audio snob.

    Cheers Roger
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited April 2014
    How Much Of A Music Snob Are You?

    You checked off 38 out of 100 on this list!
    Touchstone
    You’re a major music nerd, and most people in your life consider you to be an expert. You’re very committed, but there’s some lines you don’t cross.
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • recoveryone
    recoveryone Posts: 901
    edited April 2014
    36 here
    Family Room HT 7.2/i]:Vizio Oled55h1 Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 Pioneer Elite BDP 85FD Eversolo DMP A6 Panamax M5300-EXSpeakers Fronts Fluance XF8L Center Polk Audio S35 Side Surrounds Fluance bipolar Rear Surrounds FluanceXF8 Bookshelf Subs SVS PB4000 x2 Living room 2ch: Crown Xli 1500 amp x2, Teac EQ MKII FX Audio X6 Mk II DAC Squeezebox Touch Fluance Signature Tower Speakers Panamax M5100-EXOffice media room:Vizio M50Q6 50" Pioneer Elite VSX LX301 Eversolo DMP-A6 Polkaudio R600 Towers Polkaudio Center R350 Panamax M4300 Monoprice 12" subMaster bedroom:Vizio M55Q7 Pioneer Elite VSX LX302 Pioneer Elite BDP 85FD Squeezebox Touch Fluance Signature Bookshelf fronts, Rears Fluance Signature Bipolar Polk Audio CS10 center Monoprice 12" sub Panamax M5300-EX
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,069
    edited April 2014
    32 - I was doin' pretty badly (or is that "pretty well"?) 'til I hit those 'vinyl' questions...
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    edited April 2014
    Don't feel that I'm a snob...I got 28/100. Some of those questions were intense...I love music but I'm not that over the top.
    2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Mirage Omni S8 sub1 | Mirage Omni S8 Sub2
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited April 2014
    I matched Danny, 26...
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited April 2014
    You checked off 42 out of 100 on this list!

    You’re a major music nerd, and most people in your life consider you to be an expert. You’re very committed, but there’s some lines you don’t cross.
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited April 2014
    39 for me

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited April 2014
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    32 - I was doin' pretty badly (or is that "pretty well"?) 'til I hit those 'vinyl' questions...

    Exact same score and reason as you!!
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • dkfreebird
    dkfreebird Posts: 1,186
    edited April 2014
    Sorry cnh,got a 13 but your description and the way I listen are the same
    2 Channel
    Polk 1.2tl's Modded with dreadnought
    Musical Fidelity M6Si
    North Star Intenso Dac
    Auralic Aries Mini Streamer
    Oppo 103
    Pangea PC
    Wireworld Equinox 7 interconnects
    Wireworld Equinox 7 Speaker Cables and Jumpers

    Backups 2.3tl, Crs+ pin/blade with stands.Monitor 5 peerless,Monitor 4 peerless,Polk R200,McCormack Dna 0.5 Deluxe McCormack Dna 1,Dared Sl 2000A,Dayens Ampino Rogue Magnum 66 pre
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,069
    edited April 2014
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    Exact same score and reason as you!!

    Were I you, I wouldn't admit that just anywhere! ;-)
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited April 2014
    29 (kill me)
    Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,135
    edited April 2014
    I got 32
    Home Theater
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    2 Channel
    Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+

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    Shower & Off the beaten path Rigs
    Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin B)
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,493
    edited April 2014
    I get "page not Found".... I must be so snobby they won't even let me take the poll.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,493
    edited April 2014
    found it... 63 out of 100...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited April 2014
    Atta boy...
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2014
    Excellent!! Right where I want to be!

    You checked off 4 out of 100 on this list!

    There is no doubt that you’re waaaay into music, but you’re not TOTALLY intense about it. Like, you probably have other interests and a well-rounded life. There’s no shame in that!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,230
    edited April 2014
    I got 29.

    Also, you can locate the list on the initial link by clicking the "search" link next to the name of the list on the page that states "Page Not Found" at the top.
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
    edited April 2014
    Scored a 5.

    Received the same comment as cfrizz.

    On the good side, I now have proof that I really should go no where near the rabbit hole.
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited April 2014
    How Much Of A Music Snob Are You?
    You checked off 7 out of 100 on this list!

    Fox Searchlight
    There is no doubt that you’re waaaay into music, but you’re not TOTALLY intense about it. Like, you probably have other interests and a well-rounded life. There’s no shame in that!

    I keep starting at the top to see Ricks nerdy girl,shes a cutie.

    Dan
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  • Moose68Bash
    Moose68Bash Posts: 3,843
    edited April 2014
    cfrizz wrote: »
    Excellent!! Right where I want to be!

    You checked off 4 out of 100 on this list!

    There is no doubt that you’re waaaay into music, but you’re not TOTALLY intense about it. Like, you probably have other interests and a well-rounded life. There’s no shame in that!

    I got a 10 with the same message as cfrizz.
    Family Room, Innuos Statement streamer (Roon Core) with Morrow Audio USB cable to McIntosh MC 2700 pre with DC2 Digital Audio Module; AQ Sky XLRs to CAT 600.2 dualmono amp, Morrow Elite Speaker Cables to NOLA Baby Grand Reference Gold 3 speakers. Power source for all components: Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One with dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel.

    Exercise Room, Innuos Streamer via Cat 6 cable connection to PS Audio PerfectWave MkII DAC w/Bridge II, AQ King Cobra RCAs to Perreaux PMF3150 amp (fully restored and upgraded by Jeffrey Jackson, Precision Audio Labs), Supra Rondo 4x2.5 Speaker Cables to SDA 1Cs (Vr3 Mods Xovers and other mods.), Dreadnaught with Supra Rondo 4x2.5 interconnect cables by Vr3 Mods. Power for each component from dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel, except Innuos Statement powered from Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One.

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,297
    edited April 2014
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I get "page not Found".... I must be so snobby they won't even let me take the poll.

    Apparently we are both pros at it. Page not found as well.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 10,716
    edited April 2014
    HMMMmm. I got 32 as well. Maybe that is the nerd sweet spot. :redface:
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,297
    edited April 2014
    Like John, I ended up finding it. Not too sure about the results though. Here's what I got...

    You checked off 37 out of 100 on this list! You’re a major music nerd, and most people in your life consider you to be an expert. You’re very committed, but there’s some lines you don’t cross.

    I don't think I would consider myself a major music nerd. Lightman1 or most DEFINITELY George Daniels perhaps but my music knowledge is dwarfed exponentially by these two guys. In fact, Russ (Lightman1) is my "go-to" guy when I'm listening to a song and I have no clue who it is. 98% of the time he knows who it is and off of what album off the top of his head. To me, that's a major music nerd and I'm still in romper room comparatively speaking to these two cats. I'd be elated to have even 10% of the knowledge these two gentlemen have. I laugh at the expert comment provided. Knowledgeable perhaps, expert? I think not. More like somewhat of an advanced novice IMO.

    I do agree with not crossing certain lines. They nailed that one spot on.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • pumpkinman
    pumpkinman Posts: 9,912
    edited April 2014
    18 for me
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    Because I am The Pumpkinking


    A Kind Word Is An Easy Gift To Give
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,032
    edited April 2014
    54 for me
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited April 2014
    "How much of a audio snob...?"

    The music I listen to is great, leading-edge type stuff. That's why I listen to it. If I don't listen to any of the music that you like to listen to, it's because that music sucks.

    Is this going to be a two-part question?
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