personality as afctor in component selection

i believe there is strong correlation between personality factors and the stereo systems one configures.

i will consider just two.

the first would be stimulus seeking or stimulus aversion. those wwho are in the latter category probably would select components which provide aa vovid rendition of music--dynamic , resolved, accurate to perhaps, a touch bright nad one which provides plenty of involvement. those in the former category would probably opt for a more polite or colored sound, one which might be characterized as a bit dull and not overly dynamic.

now lets consider the need for achievement. as an audiophile each of us might wish to assemble components which satisfies our need to achieve. it can take several forms, such as very expensive, an emphasis on quality or one which impresses others.

there are other variables, but the point is one may not be aware of the influence of one's personality as it may exert its influence on an unconscious level.

the opportunity to consider that something other than the enjoyment of music may be driving one to puurchase components which leave one disappointed may be the opportunity to gain some insight into why we rotate components in and out of our stereo systems.

the reason may not be what we say it is, but rather, some aspect of our personality.