Comments on Profile Post by Cspirou

"headphone politics is the most vicious and bitter form of politics because the stakes are so low"

People who buy speakers usually have more money, and are older. Also, more snobby audiophiles that are too "polite" to be dickish.

I find the brick and mortar stores (usually with older audiophiles) to be dickheads. Usually selling expensive, weird gear they read about on 6moons...

the self-imposed lurk more post less option should be used more often

But if you do find a nice b&m store, with friendly/chill staff, it’s nice to support them.

@Mikoss - i definitely feel its inversed in person. I auditioned a turntable once and the guy looked annoyed the entire time. Whenever I've tried out headphones they never made me feel unwelcome, no matter how expensive the gear was.

Cheaper upfront + smaller range of costs -> more accessible -> crossover from younger gaming/PC enthusiast circles -> lower maturity level + internet culture that values controversy over substance -> lots of dickish behavior.

Clamping force?

Just try telling an audiophool,especially a wealthy one, that he is talking crap. Not only will he kick you in the balls, but all the young wannabe-wealthy-phools that hang on his every word will apply their boots to your head.