I, I’m French and we have a made up word « idiophile » a mix of idiot and audiophile on a huge forum to call people who believe in non science related audiophile bulls*** like changing power supply or cables to have a better sound or buying 300K€ audio streamers etc
Is there a similar word in English ? “Audiofool “ I’m guessing. Is there a sub Reddit dedicated to this particular subject ?
Thanks 😆
I never understood all the audiofool arguments and debates. If someone spent $200k on speakers or $10k on a power cable why should others give a poop? They obviously have the money and it’s theirs to spend on whatever they want. I don’t know if it’s jealousy or just anger that certain people have to spew off about how someone else overpaid or that their $500 amp sounds just as good.
Other things like cables are always a big throwdown as well. If someone says they hear a difference then who am I or you to disagree? We’ve seen the data on a few cables and they show it doesn’t make a difference. But honestly if you haven’t heard the cables being talked about in a caramelly way with their gear and room you probably shouldn’t have an opinion. If you don’t agree with it just look at it as entertainment. Sure you could type in, “You know cables don’t make a difference right?”…and just leave it at that.
Don’t be a pooper. If you are all about the science and measurements try to offer up solid advice (that you know from personal experience, not 2nd hand regurgitation) and point people in the direction to where they can read and learn more about the facts and psychosomatic’s involved in this hobby.
Not much more I hate in this hobby when I see a noobie talk about their gear or money spent or whatever and a bunch of people gang up and poop all over him. Where’s the love people? Help a newbie out.
I’m just going on a rant here but a lot of people are just jackbutts. And the majority of it is people with less than $5k worth of equipment saying their system is just as good. It’s not. Check yourself…stay in your lane. If you are going to talk like an objectivist know the data and facts to back it up, if you’re not into subjective BS then stay out of the threads where that stuff goes down. Just my inebriated opinion…I’m on substances folks. God Bless and love your fellow man/woman.
It’s simple. They make false claims that influence others to spend money. It’s a lie. Helping others not waste money on a lie is a reasonable think to want to do. Challenging predatory retail practices, and revealing the grift is useful to those who care.
I agree with that, and respect anyone that takes the time to try and explain things so others can make better purchases or choices. But it seems that helping others is not what’s really going on. Usually just verbal attacks…but I did say usually and not always. Most people spending that kind of bread on products have been around and already heard all the warnings and info to back it up. It’s their choice. Me personally I don’t think I would ever spend $200k on speakers… even if I had unlimited money…but I’ve heard some $50k speakers at a show that seemed pretty remarkable. Definitely wouldn’t spend much of anything on a power cable unless I liked how it looked.
I’m all for exposing lies and ripoffs, I just don’t get why people that attack other regular people in forum chats think they are any better. I say regular people vs the one’s that are in the chats knowingly trying to peddle snake oil products. Some people just don’t know any better, calling them an idiot isn’t really helpful. And I’m not insinuating that you do these things. Just my dumb opinion though. God Bless.