How is Mid Fi defined?


I've noted on several threads that there are references to Mid Fi vs. Hi Fi, but I doubt there is much agreement on what qualifies a system as Mid Fi vs. Hi Fi.

To keep this fun, let's phrase it this way:

You might own a Mid Fi system if...
mceljo
You might own a mid fi system if all your grown kids still have thier naturally crooked teeth.
You might own a mid fi system if your house has only two rooms, and a DELUXE model outhouse. (two seats, no waiting).
You might own a mid fi system if your idea of a financial retirement plan is to bury a hundred bucks in your backyard.
You might own a mid fi system if your wife moonlights at the local greasy spoon truck stop.
You might own a mid fi system if you have never been outside the very same county you were born in.
You might own a mid fi system if your 'higher education' was in a brothel.
You might own a mid fi system if you hunt Possum for fun AND profit.
You might own a mid fi system if your family is still in Mexico and you send them money every week via Western Union.
You might own a mid fi system if your favorite sport is hittin' the spittoon and makin' it ring all per'tty.
You might own a mid fi system if your car is a Ford.
You might own a mid fi system if your car is a Chevy.
You might own a mid fi system if your car is a Buick.
You might own a mid fi system if your car is a Chrysler.
You might own a mid fi system if your car is a Toyota.
You might own a mid fi system if you get paid by the hour.
You might own a mid fi system if you live off SSI.
You might own a mid fi system if your parents are dirt poor and you are going to college.
You might own a mid fi system if you are rich and are NOT an audiophile.
A few ideas for starters there....
Mid-Fi is anything anyone can buy at a Big Box store. Same product sold by a boutique store automatically becomes Hi- Fi. :-)