In Reply to: This hobby is also filled with manufacturers making hyperbolic claims posted by eric the red on March 12, 2003 at 23:39:09:
I've found some pretty unconventional tweaks that work to my ears. I, too, object to hyperbole and agree that skepticism can serve one well, but I fail to see the positives of merciless sarcasm, especially when it might hurt the livelihood of someone else. As long as any manufacturer or supplier is willing to refund the money of a dissatisfied customer. Does anyone have proof that this wouldn't be true?The description is qualified by "while not entirely predictable" and "most listening rooms". That certainly doesn't qualify as hyperbole. Sounds pretty darned honest to me.
And what's wrong with being positive? "Benefits of Brilliant Pebbles include greater dynamics/life as well as a deeper, more transparent and balanced soundstage". Would you expect him to say, "Gee, I'm not sure if you'll like the benefits of Brilliant Pebbles but I do"? That would probably make me far more wary.
Why is it that people around here seem to forget that you could get hundreds of qualified ee's who'd tell you wire is wire and that it's ridiculous that interconnects make a difference in sound? Would you support their merciless scoffing at Nordost?
I've had contact with Geoff here and by email. My exchanges have shown him to be very kind, courteous, and intelligent. It bothers me that he should be viewed otherwise simply because he dares to espouse something unconventional.
Yes, you make a point about Bose. To me, that's kind of a standing joke around here - part of the brotherhood of audiophilia. (In this case sisters can be brothers, just to keep pc.) Is there anyone who hangs around here who seriously considers Bose legitimately fine audio gear? And poking a little fun is different to me than viciousness, which was my perception of some.
I tried to avoid sounding too sanctimonious. Perhaps I failed.
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