You might be an audiophile if...


With apologies to Mr. Jeff Foxworthy, thought it would be fun to come up with (clean) examples of the wretched excesses that us poor audiophiles are subject to. I'll start it off. Extra points for originality and wit.

You might be an audiophile if your stereo costs more than your car. Or your house.

You might be an audiophile if - you've ever had to choose between a girlfriend and a new pair of speakers.
kinsekd
When I bought a pair of Carver's Amazing Loudspeakers in 88 I actually had a friend that thought they were ironing boards.
your wife actually understands why spending $800 on a single pair of cables is desireable. Hint: try throwing discussing more trivial non-technical topics like how you'll afford shoes for the kids, etc. Er, OK maybe not.
You finally convince your wife the cost of the new speakers and amp will be offset by the sale of the old equipment on Audiogon...

Once you have her swayed to buying new audio equipment. Then switch the story/logic to... "how can I sell the Spica T-60's and silver faced Classe amp. They are classics. I'll never forgive myself. Besides it's good to have a backup system. Our son (who's only 9!) will be able to use them in the playroom. I can't bear the thought of him listening through some junky system from BestBuy. And we'd (yes he said we!) will end up spending at least what I'd get for them on Audiogon at BestBuy on a subpar system.... "

and you're an audiophile wife if...

that all makes perfect sense!
You're planning on replacing a perfectly good refrigerator, becasue it makes a little too much noise..
your girlfriend suggests that you put your whole house on ball bearings to reduce the negative effect of the earth's vibrations on your audio system.