I know you wont like this thread so dont reply

[shokhead]

And I thought the point of this Forum is to share experiences, have fun, give advice and help other members and learn about other members systems. Am I wrong?
Who wants to be part of the masses (98%) voluntarely anyway? How boring, pointless and mind numbing would this be if we only talk about the most popular best buy brands. Wide varied opinions is what makes this interesting. And it's almost certain that there are those who live an on-line celebrity lifestyle when in reality.................,well you know.

Peace

Bernd

Because part of the masses are the ones that can afford the most popular brands,whatever that means. Me, if i'm buying a 25K car,i dont read and study 50K cars. I'm not on a MB forum,i'm on a Altima forum.

[Bernd]

Because part of the masses are the ones that can afford the most popular brands,whatever that means. Me, if i'm buying a 25K car,i dont read and study 50K cars. I'm not on a MB forum,i'm on a Altima forum.

Sure, but take your budget (however large that is) and put some effort in the selection process. There are many small manufacturers worth checking out, but that takes effort. Also very often you don't find these products reviewed since they seldom place big ads.

And I guess I am different from you there. If I would be in the market for the said car I sure would like to know how that manufacturers 50K car performes and how it is different from what I am interested in. And is any technology from the top model filtering down? Anybody can produce a cost no object superb product. The hard part is to capture some of that performance with a given budget. And some do it better then others and some just cheat (review sample full of expensive components but the production model scaled down in quality - it happens) or don't care.
It is very easy to buy a magazine and pick the latest 5* winners and walk into an Audio chain store and buy the whole thing in one go.
I will stand by that, that one can do a lot better with those funds.The choice in the more reasonable priced band of the audio market is vast. So no need to follow the herd. Use your ears and put some effort into it and believe me you will be rewarded.

Example: My last Speaker purchase comes in three different price bands. I had it explained to me where the money goes and where the differences lay - and then I listened and came up with a decision that suited me and me alone. That is the way to buy. Of course it matters how serious you are about this pastime and how much importance is placed on sound quality and pride of ownership.
I welcome diversity and much rather read about some other members golden find, be that new,second hand or vintage, but please show some imagination.

Have a good weekend

Bernd

P.S. What is an MB or Altima Forum? Please tell.