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I have a hot take on this: Sound only exists inside your head, so if you convince yourself something sounds better because you paid a $shitton for it, then for
by allo37 5y ago
I have a hot take on this: Sound only exists inside your head, so if you convince yourself something sounds better because you paid a $shitton for it, then for all practical purposes it DOES sound better.
You're paying top dollar for a placebo effect, but it's every bit as real as "sound" is.
- muziq 5y agoAbsolutely.. Currently working with a new HD audio codec and although I know it’s nonsense, it sounds and feels better than ever at times, in fact I can relate to his description of the clarity with his new gadget.. A simple 3 minute ABX test tells me I’m smoking crack and 1:1 normality is once again restored..
- Dylan16807 5y agoUnless you're actively thinking about how awesome your equipment is the entire time you listen, I don't think placebo is a very useful improvement. And more accurate reproduction that enables you to hear everything in the recording is not subjective either. (And if you want certain equalizer settings you can always do that yourself on top of quality hardware.)
- james_in_the_uk 5y agoYou can extend this analysis further. The reason that audiophiles listen to music is for enjoyment. Thus, if they get enjoyment from paying $gazillions for a cable, then it is money well spent.