Audio gourmet show two – and I hope you enjoyed the first part. And, my second day at the show. And, It was more of the exciting and not so everyday items which are called High-end. And what is hi-end? Yes, how and where do you draw the line? Is Hi-end that good or just a money-making scam
Audio gourmet show 2
The second part of my Audio Show story will look at average priced systems, which are available for a person starting on his journey into the crazy world audiophiles. Many people end up as audiophiles because everyone is always looking for a change!
Listening
At the Audio Show, the rooms were very different in terms of shape and size. And this was the main reason why systems did not sound right. Many methods were unable to give the listener an accurate impression of how they sound.
Every person has a different understanding when it comes to talking about the size of a speaker. And a person tends to forget all about the room size. The room size is a critical item. Also what the listening room contains. Many exciting videos on YouTube can explain space and speaker size.
Small
The Audio show was exciting for me. I would like to add that with audio; there is a place for everyone. There are large systems, medium-size systems. And we have remote systems. They all have their place in the audiophile world, and you can upgrade at any time!
Due to the advancements in technology, a remote system can sound perfect, which was demonstrated by a few companies. One item did catch my eye when shopping for a coffee. This system looked like a one-eyed red beast and great to hear!
Medium
It was good that some of the dealers had a wide range of equipment, so people were able to compare the difference in speakers—also, the difference in price. As I said, earlier, the sound will be completely different than in a home listening environment.
The ranges on display were magnificent and well laid out. They aimed at the comparison. But it was a comparison of speakers only as of the source and amplifier in most cases was not changeable. Audio Show
System
When listening, it is essential to look at the type of interconnect used. And, it is from the source machine to the amplifier and plays a vital role in what you can hear. Because there are so many different types in the market today, this again will affect the sound to which you finally hear. The system must match every component in every way possible.
There were many different amplifiers, and I was delighted with a Luxman on display. And one of my favourite amplifiers. I owned the same model last year, Luxman was created in 1925 when radio broadcasting started in Japan and has long been offering great equipment to the world.
Large
As we move up the ladder in terms of size and price, we always get to a price point when a person says, ‘that is a big price to pay.’ And things like ‘I cannot hear the difference, so what am I missing.’ Welcome to the world of audio!
As we reach “Hi-end” audio, we get to a point where it cost so much int, terms of the build. Adding quality components is expensive. And we end up paying many times more just to hear a small difference in quality. At this point, you have to ask yourself is it worth it because the difference is minimal. I know because I have been up and down this road for many years! Audio Show
So after all the looking and listening, what would I say was the best overall sound. Now, this might surprise you because it was right at the very end of the show. It was on the way out, and this was a real change. Nine watts of power is all that took for me to say, “Now, this is good” And, I will say that this indeed was the best listening experience I had in the two days of visiting the Audio show.
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