In Reply to: elite group: in some ways, as unusual, but not in other ways as 'chosen by God' crap.. posted by Elizabeth on July 31, 2012 at 11:20:19:
Sure sounds reminiscent of Obama's all too familiar rant against the wealthy. eg. putz, rich ahole.
I don't know if most audiophiles are elitists anymore than any other others who are passionate about their hobby. I have belonged to two audiophile society's and have attended too many shows to count and I seldom got the impression that I was in the midst of high-end snobs.
I clearly remember back in the 70s going into audio salons which required a pedigree for entrance and acted as if they were doing you a favor for just letting you in. I think that kind of BS is largely history.
I don't necessarily think that as a group we are elitists but I know that we comprise a very small niche in society that the overwhelming majority of folks don't even know exists. When people who learn of my audio interest and ask what I have I know they are unlikely to have heard of any of my gear and are looking for names like Sony, Kenwood, Polk, Bose. et. al. This is gear that I never put down but I'm simply aware this is what the general public associates with audio components. I have to admit the one comment or question that I have heard over the years has to do with the size of my speakers as if that is going to determine their quality.
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Follow Ups
- RE: elite group: in some ways, as unusual, but not in other ways as 'chosen by God' crap.. - JayG 13:22:50 07/31/12 (5)
- Comments I get on speaker size are ALWAYS about 'You must play music really LOUD" sort. never quality. nt - Elizabeth 14:18:56 07/31/12 (4)
- Of course....the whole issue of quality opens up - JayG 16:40:15 07/31/12 (3)
- The masses care about sound quality, but they have a different vocabulary. - Teresa 17:09:03 07/31/12 (2)
- I would agree that..... - JayG 20:33:21 07/31/12 (1)
- It's about perspective and listening experience - Teresa 22:52:55 07/31/12 (0)