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Apr 15, 2001 |
97 comments
Are format wars, such as the battle between DVD-Audio and SACD, worth all the trouble? Some would argue that they let the consumer decide what is best, while others feel that these battles should have been fought in the boardroom and standards committee meetings. What do you think?
Are audio format wars good or bad for audiophiles in the long run?
Good, may the best format win
24% (58 votes)
Bad, creates confusion and waste
64% (151 votes)
No opinion
2% (4 votes)
Other
10% (24 votes)
Total votes: 237
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Apr 08, 2001 |
115 comments
Like most pastimes, interest in the audio world can run from hot to cold to contempt. How would you describe your audiophile state?
What kind of audiophile are you?
Extreme
7% (20 votes)
Fanatic
11% (32 votes)
Serious
48% (135 votes)
Normal
18% (50 votes)
Casual
9% (26 votes)
Part-time
3% (7 votes)
Rarely
1% (2 votes)
Anti-audiophile
0% (1 vote)
Other
3% (7 votes)
Total votes: 280