We need a "High END" thread for audio nut heads.

Joey_V

unc2701 wrote:

As for tweeter, I walked in and asked if they had a phono stage. Blank stares all around. Phono preamp? You know how a turntable needs a special input on a receiver? Blank stares.

This I expect at Best Buy, Circuit City, etc. At a High end shop, on the other hand, you'd have a dozen choices. Tweeter's not high end. They might be able to get the good gear, but so what?

Good point... I suppose the store itself isnt hifi.

StopherJJ1980

I think that this isnt neccesarily a hi-fi versus mid/low-fi issue. I think it is a matter of how a lot of questions or issues are addressed on this forum.

It seems that the #1 response you are going to get with most posts is "Throw money at it". This can be seen in many forms as "Upgrade..." "More power..." "Seperates..." "Bigger sub..." etc. etc. A less common answer that I see here is to deal with issues in the listening room which are cheaper to fix (usually) and have the most impact (usually).

So in general I think we should strive to answer questions directly and tell people how to work with the equipment they have if that is what they are asking. IMHO, telling people to upgrade to this or that is kind of a copout answer because of course that will always make an improvement. It takes a little more thought and effort to think out some more creative solutions.

Thats my two cents

StopherJJ1980

Oh and my two cents on Tweeter (or Showcase as its called by me)...

It's range-y... Some mid... Some hi... It is what it is. Some people need to be a little less sensitive about their precious "HiFi" label. It comes off as snobby when you become elitist and offended when someone says something is high quality and you vehemently disagree.

TroyD

While I would agree that room treatments will have at least an equally profound effect on sound, for a myriad of reasons (spouses and major construction among them), it's also one of the more difficult areas to tackle.

In general though, I think mosts questions are answered thoughtfully....

BDT

steveinaz

RuSsMaN wrote:

Steve, you of all people should know not to get wrapped up in specs. It's all about the sound broham.

Cheers,
Russ

Absolutely, I was just trying to make a point...

reeltrouble1

There are several members who have what is considered high-end gear, they dont really talk about it in terms of the dollars they spent, they have tried their best to help people get their own learn on providing advice, lending specific knowledge and so on. They will invite you to come listen if you show the inclination.

How about we have a no whining forum.

RT1

ND13

Ughh!!!:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

cfrizz

For not knowing what something that has been working on becoming obsolete since the invention of the CD?

I have a turntable. It is 25 yrs old:eek: It has only seen sporadic use for the last 20 yrs!

They probably wouldn't have a clue what 8 track tape decks were either.:D Anyone here got one of those? I have personally never seen one, so I don't even know what it looks like!:D

unc2701 wrote:

As for tweeter, I walked in and asked if they had a phono stage. Blank stares all around. Phono preamp? You know how a turntable needs a special input on a receiver? Blank stares.

This I expect at Best Buy, Circuit City, etc. At a High end shop, on the other hand, you'd have a dozen choices. Tweeter's not high end. They might be able to get the good gear, but so what?

steveinaz

Cathy,
When I was 10, I got a Lloyds 8 track player w/speakers for Christmas. That was my first "stereo." I thought it was really cool because it had a tone control...LOL!!!

shack

reeltrouble1 wrote:

How about we have a no whining forum.

RT1

Now there's a concept!

cfrizz

WAAAA!!!:D Heck until I went to PF 2005 I had never seen a Reel to Reel player either! Thanks Ken!!! LOL:D

steveinaz wrote:

Cathy,
When I was 10, I got a Lloyds 8 track player w/speakers for Christmas. That was my first "stereo." I thought it was really cool because it had a tone control...LOL!!!

P-Town Polk

I wonder how many people on this forum really have what they say.......Im still trying to correlate chating online in the middle of the day and owning a 30,000 system or even more. messed up priorites or really lucky. I have seen some pics of system set ups so im sure it is a very small amount....but i know your out there.

My 2 cent.....

ND13

P-Town Polk wrote:

I wonder how many people on this forum really have what they say.......Im still trying to correlate chating online in the middle of the day and owning a 30,000 system or even more. messed up priorites or really lucky. I have seen some pics of system set ups so im sure it is a very small amount....but i know your out there.

My 2 cent.....

?????:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Willow

P-Town Polk wrote:

I wonder how many people on this forum really have what they say.......Im still trying to correlate chating online in the middle of the day and owning a 30,000 system or even more. messed up priorites or really lucky. I have seen some pics of system set ups so im sure it is a very small amount....but i know your out there.

My 2 cent.....

That comment is the most ridiculous thing I have heard !

I joined to lie about all I have and to rub it in everyone's face !;) :eek:

cfrizz

P-Town, there is NO need to call anyone on here a liar! Unless we all start posting our W2's we have no way of knowing who can afford what. You also have no way of know how much was paid for anything by anybody. Nor should it matter.

We are all decent, hardworking people who are into audio. Yes sometimes egos get a little big & it seems like people are being uppity. However for the most part we simply are sharing our opinions and information with each other so that we can all learn & continue to grow in this crazy hobby of ours!

P-Town Polk wrote:

I wonder how many people on this forum really have what they say.......Im still trying to correlate chating online in the middle of the day and owning a 30,000 system or even more. messed up priorites or really lucky. I have seen some pics of system set ups so im sure it is a very small amount....but i know your out there.

My 2 cent.....

louhamilton

cfrizz wrote:

They probably wouldn't have a clue what 8 track tape decks were either.:D Anyone here got one of those? I have personally never seen one, so I don't even know what it looks like!:D

My first car, a 1969 Cadillac Eldorado, had a built-in stock 8-Track player with the Cadillac symbol on the door and everything. Did I ever use it? No. My parents did have some 8-tracks, but I never really listened to them.

I wish I still had my parents vinyl collection. Unfortunately, most of them got warped in their attic and are ruined. Anyway, I don't have a platter to play them on anyway right now.

-Lou

P-Town Polk

I think my problem is with forums in general. I have surfed many forums in my time and curious look at posts to gain info. It always seem that there are a bunch of say 20 memebrs that are on everyday all day, and i dont get it. Also the way people talk to each other, its like a electronic gang. Some body gets a buddy on this forum and when comments are made about a topic they hold hands till death do them part. we have all seen it. I really enjoy this forum for info on speakers and general audio set ups.....but sometimes the regulars chime in and act as if they need red carpet.....you guys should really see some of the bashing that goes on here on this forum. I have only made 30 posts in my lifetime on this forum but before i joined I browsed a lot on this forum to help me set up my system. My downfall was asking a question.......Think about what kind of posts get the most attention on this forum. Im sure the vets will not agree, but i know for sure that there is a lot of newbies that feel the sameway. I've seen newbies pushed off because of "SOME" rude vets harrassing them.

check at the first part of the thread about the conversation on tweeter being hi fi or not.
In general people have the right to disagree, but also that person needs to respect the others opinon. I thougt profanity was not allowed on this forum?

thanks for all your help, or atleast the ones that were truthful...NAD,RT1,russ(not russman), and a few others.

A lot of vets will probably laughat this and say ....how stupid, but we have all thought about it once or twice.

P-Town Polk

JUST MY 2 CENTS...., forums really are not my style, people act ALOT DIFFERENT when on the computer than in person to person. IM out, sent a message to the moderator to disable my account!

yes and good bye to you also.

I'm already seeing sarcastic remarks to this post.

RuSsMaN

ND13 wrote:

?????:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Ed Zachry.

wingnut4772

I wonder how many people on this forum really have what they say.......Im still trying to correlate chating online in the middle of the day and owning a 30,000 system or even more. messed up priorites or really lucky. I have seen some pics of system set ups so im sure it is a very small amount....but i know your out there.

OK you caught me red handed. This is my real system. I am so ashamed:o

Willow

P-Town Polk wrote:

JUST MY 2 CENTS...., forums really are not my style, people act ALOT DIFFERENT when on the computer than in person to person. IM out, sent a message to the moderator to disable my account!

yes and good bye to you also.

I'm already seeing sarcastic remarks to this post.

Don't stay so long next time

cfrizz

P-Town, I understand where you are coming from and I agree that it does happen. However, that has nothing whatsoever to do with you questioning/doubting what gear anyone has.

Believe it or not, it used to be alot worse!:D The board however, is changing & growing & people are adapting to those changes INCLUDING the VETS!

Those vets have a lot of knowledge, and the majority are more than willing to share it politely. It is pretty easy to spot those that don't, & then you make a decision whether or not you choose to read their posts.

One thing I have learned is that you can't be TOO sensitive, & that the ignore feature is the best thing on the board!

P-Town Polk wrote:

I think my problem is with forums in general. I have surfed many forums in my time and curious look at posts to gain info. It always seem that there are a bunch of say 20 memebrs that are on everyday all day, and i dont get it. Also the way people talk to each other, its like a electronic gang. Some body gets a buddy on this forum and when comments are made about a topic they hold hands till death do them part. we have all seen it. I really enjoy this forum for info on speakers and general audio set ups.....but sometimes the regulars chime in and act as if they need red carpet.....you guys should really see some of the bashing that goes on here on this forum. I have only made 30 posts in my lifetime on this forum but before i joined I browsed a lot on this forum to help me set up my system. My downfall was asking a question.......Think about what kind of posts get the most attention on this forum. Im sure the vets will not agree, but i know for sure that there is a lot of newbies that feel the sameway. I've seen newbies pushed off because of "SOME" rude vets harrassing them.

check at the first part of the thread about the conversation on tweeter being hi fi or not.
In general people have the right to disagree, but also that person needs to respect the others opinon. I thougt profanity was not allowed on this forum?

thanks for all your help, or atleast the ones that were truthful...NAD,RT1,russ(not russman), and a few others.

A lot of vets will probably laughat this and say ....how stupid, but we have all thought about it once or twice.

heiney9

wingnut4772 wrote:

OK you caught me red handed. This is my real system. I am so ashamed:o

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! LMAO!!

shack

I'm already seeing sarcastic remarks to this post.

I have no intention of making a sarcastic remark. It will be straightforward and to the point.

You are an idiot and a troll. Whether you leave or not does not matter to me since the ignore function works very well. Good-bye.

RuSsMaN

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Where do these lunatics come from?

heiney9

P-Town, Just as you are free to express yourself how you see fit, the same goes for the rest of us. It's very simple.....if you don't get any satisfaction being here and participating, just stop coming here. Your little diatribe isn't going to change a thing. Perhaps you are having a bad day (we all do) or you're just not in tune with how things run here. Nothing wrong with that, but you've had your say, now move along if this public forum doesn't work for you. No one is going to pat you on the back say "it's ok, we'll try to do it the way you want".

H9

W WALDECKER

P-Town Polk wrote:

I wonder how many people on this forum really have what they say.......Im still trying to correlate chating online in the middle of the day and owning a 30,000 system or even more. messed up priorites or really lucky. I have seen some pics of system set ups so im sure it is a very small amount....but i know your out there.

My 2 cent.....

Why would someone lie about what gear they have in thier system ? if someone has a modest $500.00 system or a $30.000 audio rig what does it matter ? this is a forum that has folks from all walks of life and everyone brings something different to the table. stick around and if you pay close attention you will see that sometimes members argue with each other. sometimes they just agree to disagree and often what may appear on the surface to be a attack on someone is in reality just a good natured Ribbing among friends.in the real word just as on this forum some folks cant stand each other and never did and never will get along. if you cant stand the heat get out of the kitchen!:rolleyes: thanks....WCW III

Maestro

I love my gear! At least it's better than Bose!!

There - I've said it; I got it out of my system. I feel so much better!

criverajr

I think P-town needs to look at a recent post of someone dissing someone 's system modest or not we came to that persons defense, I have the means thank God to own some very nice gear but I also like and will always dig Polk, H-fi or not my Lsi' series speakers are very very Hi-fi in my opinion, and in the long run, that is the only one that should matter, to me at least.


CRj

ohskigod

I dont get it, to me, interacting in a forum, your going to run into many different types of people with different views. Just like life.

I cant figure out why P-town snapped. of course people seem different in a forum then in real life. its because typing on a computer and talking in person are 2 completly different forms of communication.

eh, whatcha gonna do.

My friends look at my stuff and think its huge Hi-Fi. some here will call it midfi (at best ) I call it Lou-Fi, and its all that matters to me.

my generally worthless .02