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Do you find the ads in audio magazines useful?

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By: Stereophile • Posted: Jul 03, 2005 • 47 comments

Some like to think that ads corrupt an audio magazine, while others trust the editor and find ads a great source of information on new products and dealers. Do you find ads in audio magazines useful?

Do you find the ads in audio magazines useful?

Yes, quite useful

22% (26 votes)

Yes, somewhat useful

41% (48 votes)

Only slightly useful

24% (28 votes)

Not useful

12% (14 votes)

Hate them

1% (1 vote)

Total votes: 117

Do you find yourself increasingly dubious about cable manufacturers' performance claims? Has this affected your spending habits?

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By: Markus Roonikus • Posted: Jun 16, 2008 • 124 comments

There are an increasing number of articles on the Web regarding cables/speaker wire and their sonic properties. Combine this with some "blind" listening sessions (like the one substituting a coat hanger) and any sensible person has reason to pause. Do you find yourself more dubious about manufacturers' performance claims? Has this affected your spending habits?

Do you find yourself increasingly dubious about cable manufacturers' performance claims? Has this affected your spending habits?

Yes I study the claims closely

41% (106 votes)

I take a brief look

30% (78 votes)

I never look at the claims

29% (74 votes)

Total votes: 258

Do you get more or less for your audio dollar today than you did, say, 10 years ago?

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By: Dave Brown • Posted: Jun 28, 1998 • 0 comments

Audio technology marches on, but reader Dave Brown wonders: Does it always increase your enjoyment of music without decreasing your bank account?

Do you get more or less for your audio dollar today than you did, say, 10 years ago?

Far more

33% (42 votes)

A bit more

31% (40 votes)

About the same

11% (14 votes)

A little less

11% (14 votes)

A lot less

13% (17 votes)

Total votes: 127

Do you go to audio swap-meets?

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By: Stereophile • Posted: Sep 26, 2004 • 32 comments

Audiophiles love good deals and often enjoy communing with other enthusiasts. Do you ever go to audio swap-meets?

Do you go to audio swap-meets?

Often

6% (5 votes)

Sometimes

3% (3 votes)

Rarely

6% (5 votes)

Never

86% (77 votes)

Total votes: 90

Do you have a favorite "Indie" music label? What is it, and why do you like it?

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By: Stereophile • Posted: Aug 20, 2006 • 0 comments

For a lot of folks, the major record labels have lost their musical way. But independent, or "indie", labels are considered a bright spot by many. Do you have a favorite "indie" music label? What is it, and why do you like it?

Do you have a favorite "Indie" music label? What is it, and why do you like it?

Here it is

68% (26 votes)

Don't have one

32% (12 votes)

Total votes: 38

Do you have a favorite recording engineer?

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By: Stereophile • Posted: May 07, 2006 • 50 comments

Recording engineers are responsible for getting the sound onto tape or disc, and some develop an audiophile following. Do you have a favorite?

Do you have a favorite recording engineer?

Yes, here's who it is and why

70% (48 votes)

None come to mind

30% (21 votes)

Total votes: 69

Do you have a local audio shop that you like?

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By: Stereophile • Posted: Apr 05, 1998 • 112 comments

One of the keys to enjoying the tweak audio hobby is having a good place to learn about the art of sound. A good dealer can also help you make good choices for your personal needs when it's time to buy.

Do you have a local audio shop that you like?

Absolutely

53% (102 votes)

Pretty much

17% (33 votes)

They're okay

9% (17 votes)

Not really

13% (26 votes)

Absolutely . . . NOT!

8% (16 votes)

Total votes: 194