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In the Thread: Disregard the industry participants.
Post Subject: Re: perhaps too sweeping a generalisation Posted by guy sergeant on: 4/20/2005
I work in the audio industry. I know several others who are in the same position. What our roles are within the companies we work for may not necessarily indicate our own views or preferences regarding what we consider to be good equipment. My company makes relatively low cost loudspeakers. I don't use them at home. That's not because I don't like them. The type of speakers or electronics I actually prefer are probably not commercially viable. The job allows me to pay for a family and house, keep abreast of developments in the industry, visit foreign shows and meet/hear interesting people and systems. I don't see why it should be assumed that because someone works in the audio industry their opinions and experiences are worthless, although I accept that in many cases it might be true. I would agree that their opinions are often worth no more than than those of anyone else who is merely interested in audio. However, I wouldn't say these opinions were always less justified.
Incidentally, it might also be said that it is more difficult to design and manufacture an outstanding pair of $200 speakers than it is to make a cost no object design. The constraints and competition at that level are actually far harder to overcome.
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