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 😆

  • PutResponsible9760@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    If someone spent $200k on speakers or $10k on a power cable why should others give a poop?

    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.

    • Big-Pop2969@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      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.