Get past the snobbery--high end is about reproducing recordings (hopefully) without note smearing, with accurate instrument tonality, and the qualities related to rhythm and tunefulness. Everybody can't have the 'last word'. Forget brand heritage. If the component helps recreate the musical event to communicate the expressive intent of the artist in such a way as to bring pleasure to the listener, call it high end.
2018 exactly what is ‘High End’ audio?
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Is everything listed on these pages actually high end audio? Are all the narratives, reviews, ads, discussions, etc., all about high end home audio?
Or is there a point wherein High End audio leaves the pack behind?
We throw the term “High End” around HERE so often YET WITHOUT ANY TRUE CLARIFICATION OR DEFINITIVE PARAMETERS BEING OUTLINED, I thought I’d see if there was an actual consensus as to what it means to the student body, alumni, and faculty on this forum.
Plenty of terms abound in audio which declare a particular piece or system deserves a lofty or loftier perch on the audio tree. State of the Art. Hi fi. Upper tier. Custon. Cottage industry at its finest. Handmade. High def. High Resolution. Ultra fi. Magnum Opus. Ground breaking. If Best Buy does not sell it. Destination. Signature. Statement. Threshold of diminishing returns. Leading edge. If you can’t buy it at the mall. Bleeding Edge. UNOBTAINIUM. Cantaffordium. If you have to ask how much it is…. If its not a four letter word beginning with B and ending with OSE.
As the very nature of this past time is entirely subjective, where do you believe ‘High End’ Audio begins or should begin?
In broad strokes and your own opinion as to where exactly High end home audio gear can be without question called or referred to as truly “High End.
Price is an obvious indicator for many albeit, price too is subjective.
At the end of the day, how do you decide who is or who is not, in the club?
Thanks all
Is everything listed on these pages actually high end audio? Are all the narratives, reviews, ads, discussions, etc., all about high end home audio?
Or is there a point wherein High End audio leaves the pack behind?
We throw the term “High End” around HERE so often YET WITHOUT ANY TRUE CLARIFICATION OR DEFINITIVE PARAMETERS BEING OUTLINED, I thought I’d see if there was an actual consensus as to what it means to the student body, alumni, and faculty on this forum.
Plenty of terms abound in audio which declare a particular piece or system deserves a lofty or loftier perch on the audio tree. State of the Art. Hi fi. Upper tier. Custon. Cottage industry at its finest. Handmade. High def. High Resolution. Ultra fi. Magnum Opus. Ground breaking. If Best Buy does not sell it. Destination. Signature. Statement. Threshold of diminishing returns. Leading edge. If you can’t buy it at the mall. Bleeding Edge. UNOBTAINIUM. Cantaffordium. If you have to ask how much it is…. If its not a four letter word beginning with B and ending with OSE.
As the very nature of this past time is entirely subjective, where do you believe ‘High End’ Audio begins or should begin?
In broad strokes and your own opinion as to where exactly High end home audio gear can be without question called or referred to as truly “High End.
Price is an obvious indicator for many albeit, price too is subjective.
At the end of the day, how do you decide who is or who is not, in the club?
Thanks all
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Why do humans feel the need to slap labels on everything? Here is your 'High End Audio', same as it was in 1950's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziMw7uh9VNo |
I am of the ’inclusive’ camp. High End is equipment anyone with the desire to have better than average audio reproduction might buy. This includes $80 IC, and $250 phono boxes. $80 phono cartridges. Like owning a eight year old used sport car Then there is the exclusive view. Where the minimum price is ’if you have to ask what the price is, you can’t afford it’. This is where the $250,000 speaker systems hang out. The dCs setups.. The $100,000 turntables.. Like owning a Ferrari and a Mercedes My streo ewuipment is somewhere in the middle. More than a cheap new car. but not quite a good BMW. One interesting way to think about it: How much of you annual salary is in you music listening (include media and equipment) So how passionate are you ...really. To invest so totally in the stereo. As much as your car? twice you new car? As much as your HOUSE |
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