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I always wondered how people selling some of these audiophile gadgets can justify to themselves over long run what might appear as a scam to many outsiders. But
by rixrax 8y ago
I always wondered how people selling some of these audiophile gadgets can justify to themselves over long run what might appear as a scam to many outsiders. But then I was explained that this is little different than my|your|their wife spending $$$ on some ridiculously expensive Bottega|Hermes|Burberry|... handbag. Which after all is functionally about the same as $1 handbag.
Some people choose handbags, or cars, and I guess them audiophiles choose thick cables, and concrete poles. Each to their own.
- tjr225 8y agoRight. It(audiophiles) also seems like a pretty dead horse to beat. Not many original criticisms come of these discussions. Ya don't have people critizing folks buying a Porsche when a corolla will do the job just as well. Audiophiles, as well as "hipsters" I think just provide themselves as an easy target for internet commentators.
- kuratkull 8y agoHandbag producers don't claim their bags contain magic. The audiophile stuff producers do. The are making false claims.
- albertgoeswoof 8y agoLuxury / designer products basically advertise by saying “if you buy this you’ll look cool / more beautiful / stylish / whatever” It’s the same thing