How much do you rely on others for audio advice? Please tell us who you listen to.
Audio experts can come in all shapes and sizes: a great dealer, an audiophile friend or relative, an audio consultant---even a magazine writer. How much do you value their opinions?
How much do you spend on live performances in a year?
After last week's question about money spent on recorded music each year, reader Joe Hartmann wants to know how much do you spend on live performances in a year?
How much does a single audio product have to cost before you would deem it expensive? Why?
A point brought up by many readers regarding last week's question is how one defines "expensive" as it relates to audio equipment. We're curious about what <I>you</I> think.
How much have you spent on software (CDs, LPs, tapes, etc.) for your system?
Last week we asked about the cost of your system, but reader Matt H. suggested we ask about the cost of the software to feed it.
How much have you spent on your audio system?
We've been asked to run this question numerous times and thought it might be a bit inappropriate. But each week brings new e-mails from inquiring minds who have to know the answer. And so, we ask you:
How much money do you spend on music each year?
An owner of an audiophile record label recently asked us how much we figured audiophiles spent on music purchases each year. We reckoned it would be smart to simply ask you directly. How much money do you spend on recorded music each year?
How much of the music you acquire is in the form of downloads, either low- and/or high-resolution?
There are dozens of CD- or higher-resolution download sites now online. Which begs the question: How much of the music you acquire is in the form of downloads, either low- and/or high-resolution?
How much of your budget went toward speakers?
The rule of thumb has historically been to spend more on your speakers than on the rest of your equipment. But audiophiles have found that every part of a system requires attention. Where have you ended up?
How much of your music collection is well recorded?
A perpetual problem for audiophiles is finding that disc that not only satisfies the soul, but placates the brain as well. While pondering last week's question about the value of his music collection, reader Randy Meenach wondered how much of it actually sounds great.
How much of your music collection is well recorded? Extra credit: Introduce us to your favorite 10/10 disc—and be sure to mention its format.
A perpetual problem for audiophiles has been finding that disc that not only satisfies the soul, but also placates the analytic brain as well. Of course your collection is filled with great music, but how much of it actually sounds <I>great</I>?