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EPISODE · Oct 21, 2020 · 1H 23M

How To Talk To Your Non Audiophile Friends About Hifi

from The Hifi Podcast with Darren and Duncan · host Darren Myers, Duncan Taylor

We’ve all been there. You sit a friend down in front of your system in the sweet spot, and try to blow their mind. Maybe they know a little about audio, and maybe they don’t. Maybe you’re trying to explain through music exactly why you’re so obsessed with wringing out the best musical playback you can from two speakers and a chain of expensive gear.Whatever the case, talking to non-hifi people about hifi can be more challenging than it seems. Our lexicon of descriptive words and labyrinth of technical jargon can be overwhelming for most, and it can be difficult to find the right music to play or the right words to explain to them why what is going on in the room is remarkable to you and should be remarkable to them.Many folks understand a piece of gear is special when they hear how much it costs. Some are delighted by the visual stimulus of a lit-up tube amplifier or a staggering set of tall speakers. But we as their friends want them to be enthralled by the floating images in space, the tonal contrast of a sound or the dynamic swings of an excellent recording.Darren and Duncan have been there too, and in this episode the guys discuss this unique topic at length, using stories and example systems to map out ideas for initiating the uninitiated. The ultimate goal is to create more audiophiles through your friendly interactions, and by the end of the episode you may come away with some fresh motivation for it.Be sure to stay til the end, where Duncan’s album pick of the week is revealed and thoroughly explained. This one is a must-listen.  This podcast is powered by CommonGround Cables Whisper power cable. Read customer reviews and order your own at www.commongroundcables.com.Find all of our album recommendations in one place, at www.thehifipodcast.net.

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If you know a thing or two about hifi audio, there’s a good chance that you’ve shown your stereo system to a friend who is not as experienced. Often times, afterwards, your friend comes to you for advice about his or her system. Given the time, expertise and expense you’ve poured into your rig to get it where it is, this can be more difficult of a challenge than it first seems. In this episode, Darren and Duncan offer advice for talking about hifi audio with the uninitiated, and give some tips on how to help them experience their own excellent sound.

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