Steve is the Moses of Audiophiles delivering his Audio 10 Commandments on Digital instead of Analog inscribed Stones. 😂 Some great and very useful Rules. Thanks Steve.
@davidcastillo1340
4 жыл бұрын
You wont' believe #7!
@LilWillyA2Z
4 жыл бұрын
Steve dropping the realest of science indeed.
@kohnfutner9637
4 жыл бұрын
Steve is way cooler than Moses. Much more accurate than the Bible as well.
@kusgilb
4 жыл бұрын
@@LilWillyA2Z I have yet to gear Steve utter a single word of science in his videos.
@7John
4 жыл бұрын
@@kohnfutner9637 So you're the expert on Biblical truth??? Have you done studies in the original languages of the Bible so you actually know what you're talking about??? I get SO sick and tired of people like YOU who think it's a field day on Christianity, but wouldn't DARE insult Islam or some other religion!!! And just because I mentioned Islam does NOT make me an Islamophobe--indeed, it's people like YOU who point fingers that are the REAL Islamophobes, if ANYBODY is!!! Maybe you need to be called a Christophobe--and I hope and pray that term catches on!! In short: if you don't like someone's belief system, KEEP IT TO YOURSELF--IT HAS NO PLACE IN A FORUM SUCH AS THIS!!! YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED, YOU CHRISTIAN HATER!!! IT'S PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT CAUSE THE PROBLEMS TO BEGIN WITH!!!
@mohamedahmed1023
4 жыл бұрын
I disagree with rule 10. It's NOT about having fun. It's about having mean-spirited venomous arguments with strangers on the internet.
@markreeves7177
4 жыл бұрын
And just who and the heell do you think you are?!
@rekhaverma7334
4 жыл бұрын
@@markreeves7177 r/whooooooooosh
@markreeves7177
4 жыл бұрын
Does she understand that I got the sarcasm? Or is she wooshing over the top of her own head?
@TheMamaluigi300
4 жыл бұрын
Mark Reeves Bold of you to assume it’s *over* her head with your puny 7.1 surround sound setup that, by the way, only had a disgraceful 4.9 star rating
@markreeves7177
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheMamaluigi300 Puny as it may be... I haven't found any reasonable inadequacies to begin any overcompensations. Other than, I'm a guy and that's what we do. I mean I have no esteem problems what so ever at all. No no not me.. Just dont you.. He Called mine puny. Its NOT Puny! Yours is puny! Wheres my wallet. I'll show you whose is puny. In not overcompensating, either! It's just not pu- ahhhhhh! Uh hi, Emotiva? Uh yeah. I need an XPA-9 delivered. Yes with a SVS 16 INCHER. Yes thank you.. No, NO, NOOO.....! MAKE IT TWO...! And trade my Emotiva XPA-7! An it snot pubescent! , puny! It snot. ;(
@BlankBrain
4 жыл бұрын
Most important rule for an audiophile: Don't take yourself too seriously.
@ArcticMedevac
4 жыл бұрын
You will never get out of life alive.
@denverwood5290
4 жыл бұрын
But they do lol
@vinnyfromvenus8188
4 жыл бұрын
Honestly more people should follow that rule
@RetroPlus
3 жыл бұрын
That goes for most things really
@PeteNice29
2 жыл бұрын
Have you seen how they present themselves? That doesn't happen.
@blueriverlore
3 ай бұрын
Rule #10 is the most important. I just picked up The Beatles Singles Collection set of 45s. These were never pressed for audiophiles but for teenagers to be played on their 'crappy' portable turntables. I'm 70 now and they sound just like I remembered. Incredible. I have other pressings of the songs on different LPs with different mixes and those are for audiophiles. Thanks for the video, Steve. Subscribed.
@wahooligan
4 жыл бұрын
#1 rule: Protect your ears.
@halpearson4226
4 жыл бұрын
Maybe this could be the zeroth law? It's definitely the most important
@matthewroberts1239
4 жыл бұрын
My tinnitus thanks you.
@kindageeky2
4 жыл бұрын
YES! Audio shows are horrible about this, routinely found 110-120 dB presentations at Axpona and at Bristol
@kindageeky2
4 жыл бұрын
Strong opinions, loosely held, is a good and viable path for fellow audiophiles
@urbantone
3 жыл бұрын
Here’s an other with tinnitus problem Yes first protect ears
@danieljakubik3428
4 жыл бұрын
Steve Guttenberg is one of the most experienced and knowledgable audiophiles around. Thanks for sharing your collective wisdom gained over many years of critical listening Steve!
@stevenholt5484
4 жыл бұрын
Rule No. 11 : never spend an extra $1000 on gear to get an extra $10 worth of sound.
@rb032682
4 жыл бұрын
@Steven - GOOD rule!
@beyondonethousand
4 жыл бұрын
You may need to spend $1000 to get a satisfying increase so long as you don’t put yourself in a debt too difficult to pay off. Learn to live within your means.
@crazyprayingmantis5596
4 жыл бұрын
Bingo
@stevenholt5484
4 жыл бұрын
@Fat Rat Pls translate that, bro.
@stevenholt5484
4 жыл бұрын
@Fat Rat Thanks......people need to keep it in mind.
@FrankySilverFace
4 жыл бұрын
My rule is enjoy the music and equipment I have. There's too much fomo in this hobby.
@airgliderz
4 жыл бұрын
fomo = cables = snake oil
@Robeaver
3 жыл бұрын
You got it.
@Matthew-by5bt
3 жыл бұрын
Mine sounds amazing cranked up and sat in the kitchen listening with a cold beer
@barlow2976
5 ай бұрын
Yes, and if I want my £1k of old hifi gear to really sing to me I vape a bit of weed. Cheapest upgrade there is.
@jeremylynnchagaspereira3926
4 ай бұрын
@@barlow2976I never thought this hobby would lead me to the second Messiah! 🙏🏼
@opinion8033
3 жыл бұрын
My rule: don't spend more than you earn.
@AndyP126
4 жыл бұрын
Rule 11: Blind testing is important to remove snake oil from the hobby.
@airgliderz
4 жыл бұрын
Snake oil = cables
@AndyP126
4 жыл бұрын
alan connelly not just cable. High res music. Headphone burn in. The list goes on.
@tonys4396
4 жыл бұрын
This guy used to push a LOT of snake oil when he was with Sounds By Singer. I don't believe a bit of his BS
@tonys4396
4 жыл бұрын
FINALLY someone with a brain. I once told a friend to sit with his back to my audio system, told him I was going to switch the cables. Instead, with the same cables, I unplugged them from my Acoustic Zen Adagio speakers and plugged them into a pair of PSB bookshelf speakers. He was ready to RUN out and get the cables I was using. So, as you said "Blind Testing" is biased.
@JSAFIXIT
4 жыл бұрын
@@tonys4396 Blind would be not knowing what was changed.
@gregmcmurray6112
4 ай бұрын
Best advice I've heard, thanks. And think the most important "Is trust your own ears not forums or friends' opinions."
@MichelLinschoten
4 жыл бұрын
Rule number one... Don’t listen to audiophiles, but your ears Rule number two See rule number one
@donaldfewell8908
3 жыл бұрын
Advice from the late Joe Meek: "If it sounds good, it IS good!"
@victorsixtythree
4 жыл бұрын
Haha - before you started I guessed “remember to enjoy the music” would be number one. It came in at number ten but then you said maybe it should be number one. 👍🏽👍🏽
@timorouw5555
3 жыл бұрын
I love this guy so much. Respecting low budget audiophiles as long if people are having fun
@joeh9829
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve, Interesting how the disappearance of audio shops has created a real void in the quest to audition equipment. What you are left with is on line reviews and perhaps a KZitem demo. Not the best situation for deciding on what components and speakers to buy. But thank you for your presentation of equipment and thoughts. It has certainly helped.
@ENGLISHISBEST
Жыл бұрын
You can find an audio shop if you want, there's still many about. From Bedford I can access about 5 within 10 mile.
@yourdiytechlife
4 жыл бұрын
This is all fantastic advice! At 54 I have been around enough audio (nothing like your experience Steve), to know that it's supper easy to get wound around the axle over things that just don't matter and end up costing way to much when you could have spent the money on things that do make a difference. Trust your ears and play with what you have and maximize it BEFORE deciding to make big changes. It's very easy to make expensive mistakes so don't get wound before you play😀.
@rb032682
4 жыл бұрын
@Dan - Agreed. That's why I keep telling people to use acoustical treatment. It helps prevent those expensive mistakes.
@CornishMotorcycleDiaries
4 жыл бұрын
I was skeptical about rule #1 as my system is down the end of a long narrow room with basically no options to resite speakers (200 year old cottage) So it thought 'that is what it is, just put up with it'. BUT after watching this and one from John Darko, I sat in my listening chair, moved it about a little and tweaked the position of my speakers. It was not by a lot, just a few inches and a few degrees. The result, a much improved listener experience. Thank you.
@metintoyata792
4 жыл бұрын
Steve, I love your reviews because I can tell that you walk the walk. Your enthusiasm energizes me. Thank you!
@brydon10
4 жыл бұрын
I love how you emphasize speaker placement. It's so crucial. Headphones are also a great suggestion. So many amazing sounding headphones that are really really affordable. A $100 Headphone amp with them and you're all set.
@carlingtonme
3 жыл бұрын
There is ONE rule:you love music and the gear you have satisfies you.period
@julian73de
4 жыл бұрын
Love your enthusiasm, experience and knowledge. Ty from Germany
@DKBoerner
5 ай бұрын
My dear Audiophiliac, thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. It means a lot to me and it is not self-evident to be able to participate in this. Great show, great spirit!
@kaypee1972
3 жыл бұрын
Rule no.1 should be: get someone moving your speakers while you are sitting and evaluating the sound
@ericsunbacon745
4 жыл бұрын
Great tips. Finally, a recent industry chat about speaker size. Very difficult to "overload" a room (in my opinion). I played the bookshelf/subwoofer game for far too long. Best decision I made, after addressing room treatments, was to go large floor-standers. Never again will my main system have bookshelves. Cheers and happy listening 🍻
@billwillard9410
4 жыл бұрын
Eric Sun Bacon how big is your listening room, approx?
@ericsunbacon745
4 жыл бұрын
@@billwillard9410 3000 cubic feet
@blangeleven
4 жыл бұрын
Eric Sun Bacon that’s nice for you. Lots of people have smaller room than that. Isn’t that like 20x20x8? I’d love a room that big.
@Aswaguespack
4 жыл бұрын
My room is just over 1700 sq feet and I have large “bookshelf” speakers but would like to upgrade at some point to an appropriate (which I haven’t defined what that could be) floor standing type but it has been said that the journey should be more enjoyable than the actual destination. 😂
@gurdyman1
4 жыл бұрын
I gave up on small speakers over 20 years ago. Today, I have BIG speakers in a small room. Love them!
@GordJuby
Ай бұрын
I love the last one. I start listening to my system every night around 10 p.m intending to listen for an hour.Loose track of time and end it at midnight.
@johnhanselman6371
4 жыл бұрын
Steve, I agree with your all of your recommended 10 rules. I was especially enlightened with a new understanding of why listeners may prefer to use headphones. Makes sense now.
@michaelfitzgerald8835
4 жыл бұрын
A beautiful distillation of years of experience into a top 10 of what really matters and how to achieve it ....sanely! I do vote for number 10 moving to number 1 tough and all the rest slide down a notch, if you’ve forgotten it’s all about musical enjoyment, nothing else will help. Stay our voice of reason Steve. 👍🏻
@danieljakubik3428
4 жыл бұрын
Blind listening tests are highly useful to help avoid personal preconceptions and biases!
@PeteNice29
2 жыл бұрын
Right, but your wants may be about more than strictly a sound change. I know, it's hard to grasp to those driving Camrys and wearing Timex, but it is reality.
@carlosbauza1139
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Great advice! And "Size Consideration" is n-o-t as absolute. It *depends* on the volume/shape/contents/composition of one's listening room. Thanks, Steve for this special "Nota Bene" episode.
@ronbiekain6625
4 жыл бұрын
Im running 31 year old Pioneer s-t 500 speakers they sound great but weighs 75 pounds a piece
@carlosarroyo5262
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for you honesty. I'm new to caring about audio quality so watching open ended vs closed views/ probably paid views helps a ton.
@Brassardois
3 жыл бұрын
I am a musician of many years live & studio recording. I totally agree with you specially for the qualities of any recording session is the most important factor because is the source of the music no matter you play it in 16bits/44.1 or 96k 24 bits hight quality files. and of course, I record & playback with good headphones so the playback is not affected of the room size, reflection, muffing sound, dimention of the room. thanks for this good video about top 10 rules for audiophile. for didgital, they are better than in 1990 but still increase the high frequencies. to speak, My Gibson guitar sound like a fender stratocaster when playback it into digital format. I think it depend greatly from the quality of the DAC converter.don't forget that they treat the signal 30 times per seconds!.
@georgealanlpsandcds9311
4 жыл бұрын
I love Rule 10 - I am in love with my system, whether I am listening to Bruckner, Monk or Zappa they sound great. Sitting in my easy chair and being swept up into my music is such a wonderful experience. Thanks for the video Steve.
@Leicaphile27
4 жыл бұрын
Rule 10 isn't really a rule...its a way of life.
@danshapiro1195
4 жыл бұрын
Steve, The best video yet, from you, as I, 100 % concur. Number 10, is, without a doubt, number 1. I believe, one thing that was left out, though, was, for people to listen to as much stuff as possible, as listeners, generally, do not have a clue as to what they like. Yes, audiophiles are driven by test reports and recommendations, by reviewers, and as you mentioned, people, do not trust their ears. The bigger issue is, most people do not have a basis, as to start with. Most folks I have helped design systems, are clueless, and this, is fundamentally an issue. The other parts of what you said in this video, are, really significant. We, the listeners, are at the mercy of the recordings, and, whatever system we put together, will never sound like the real thing ( live, and unamplified ). Thank you for this video, and, your channel. You are one of the good guys. You old friend, Danno
@fletchermunson6225
4 жыл бұрын
13th commandment: Thous shalt not "Add to Cart"
@CORVUSMAXYMUS
3 жыл бұрын
The best 10 rules from the world I ever find out. Congratulation Steven
@nmacl123
3 жыл бұрын
Listen to the music, not the equipment. That’s the reason you brought it.
@stevemumford6983
3 жыл бұрын
I love your common sense approach. I follow a guy in England Kelvin Stereo review X he specialises in reviewing vintage affordable hi fi. Between you two you are blowing away a lot of hi fi myth's. I am now at a stage where if it sounds right to me then it's right. Also as I said to him in one comment and I will repeat to you I trust your ears.😉👍
@taotechnique
4 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely the best top 10 rules for audio enthusiasts!
@rcpdox11
4 жыл бұрын
Starting with Rule 10 and working backwards is a great way to identify one's audiophile issues!!! Then, and only then, can one begin to resolve them. Bon Voyage!!!
@chris_hayes
2 жыл бұрын
Think this is your best video, nailed it.
@gilbs72
3 жыл бұрын
So true... especially #2 : sound perception is very personal (and that's science - we're all just not made the same way). No debate or wars should start from this.
@jesusgavemeaids
4 жыл бұрын
Rule number 10 is one of the most important ones. More people need to realize that.
@wilmah8565
4 жыл бұрын
I think rule number 10 should be number 1.
@cillyede
4 жыл бұрын
#1 Listen to music with all your senses, not with work, making love or what ever. 😎
@treschiflados97
3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks to Steve Guttenberg for his excellent analyses and explanations. It is rare to find a knowledgeable audiophile with Steve's credentials who possesses the knowledge, interpersonal skills, pedagogical savvy, and humility that Steve conveys so seamlessly. He doesn't reduce the world's most beautiful equipment to endless charts, graphs, and every conceivable data set. Even the well-intentioned self-described audiophile can be so off-putting that her/his/their work can discourage sincere folks wishing to improve/build upon their sound systems. Finding someone in the audio world with Steve's knowledge, interpersonal skills, and genuine humility is like finding Bigfoot in Central Park. All one has to do is pick up any issue of your favorite audio journal to understand what makes Steve such a wonderful resource. THANK YOU Steve!!
@gdemirjian
2 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget the mood. Setting up your comfort, ambiance, understanding your stress levels, do you like milk and cookies best when listening… mood matters. Cheers!
@asmallwhitedog0479
3 жыл бұрын
One day , some years past , I found myself listening to the quality of the playback and not the song. It gave me this terrible feeling. Im now in recovery from audiophilia . I have all the pieces I will ever need. If it sounds pretty good its ok. It fine. Focus on the music is my no.1 rule now. You all will love this. My speakers are a set of AR2a cabs with the drivers out of a set of Large Advent A3s and a moderately priced set of ribbon tweeters. They look like hell but sound fine. I couldnt recall all the sets of speakers Ive owned and these are the ones I love. Love your channel Steve
@nikosidis
3 жыл бұрын
All audiophiles or people interested in audio equipment should see this. All the rules are very true! Spot on Guttenberg!
@Merlin-wo1kj
4 жыл бұрын
Rule #1, no chewing or sucking on hard candy during interviews when hooked up to a mic :) Rule # 2 There are no rules for being an Audiophile... Rule #3 Have Fun !
@Invictus96vid
4 жыл бұрын
Re #1, you must have watched the recent FOMO interview with Mr. Singer.
@ryanschipp8513
4 жыл бұрын
Lol!! Good one Merlin!
@kennethboss2549
4 жыл бұрын
You brought me home. I’m always buying new not necessarily better. When you said those 10 rules you where absolutely right. Listen to my ear . Thanks
@michaelschafer6379
2 жыл бұрын
Point 10 sounds like the most important to me too ... and that's why I turn on my budget system and enjoy some MUSIC
@jeffharper410
Жыл бұрын
Steve spoke the truth. Rule #4 will have Strictly Anologe guys ripping their hairs out. But it's true, digital has come into its own. The ease of streaming ,the software , the quality of the clock and DAC has arrived big. Today's digital has great dynamics it has pace,rhythm and timing and it can sound very sweet like good analog. Number #8 	 is so true . Not one thing he said here is wrong. Thank you Steve for telling it like it is. Thank you
@frankgeeraerts6243
4 жыл бұрын
After sixty years of experience with music reproduction it's rule number 10 that really counts for me ...................It sums it up all...............some friends of my age still don't get it and keep on comparing components with out ever listening to the music that can make you forget the world around you and when a system works , whatever the technologie used ....than it works to communicate and bond one self with the emotional experience and the beauty of the message........... when the system does not disappear than you keep on comparing without ever experiencing the real goal of music.
@Harald_Reindl
3 жыл бұрын
congratulations! an audiophile with a working brain! one thing about digital versus analog: digital don't get worser over years for me the most important is optical connection from computer to hifi to eliminate grounding issues and static noise in the background press "pause", turn up volume to the max, it is silent as silent something can be in the past with cinch cables, cable modems and so on there where always a background noise 50 dollars for a USB soundcard with optical out and 15 meters optical cable was a cheap and great improvement - hating myself for not doing that 10 years ago
@chrisvinicombe9947
4 жыл бұрын
My room is not only a cube but a small cube it's a pain getting balanced sound. As if that's not bad enough the speakers are off to one side and the listening position is to far back. Joys of life
@vcp93
4 жыл бұрын
Might be the most helpful video of yours I've seen. Rule #1 got me thinking. I've known this for a while, but never realized how impactful the smallest change could make. I started "futzing" around with my Zu DWs and after several changes, all making minor differences, I made one last change to the width between the speakers and a small adjustment to the toe-in and "WOW!" All of a sudden the sound is coming from behind the speakers (like Paul McGowan always talks about) and the sound stage is fatter and more evenly distributed. I wouldn't have believed that such a minor tweak could yield such considerable improvements. Thanks Steve. 👍
@rjpwp001
4 жыл бұрын
Frank Black I also have Zu DWs. How did you finally place them? Distance from each other, wall, and toe in? I currently have mine right up against the wall about 6 feet apart with a bit of toe in. I sit about 7 or 8 feet away.
@hunkydorian
4 жыл бұрын
Here's a rule: When you change or "upgrade" something, keep what you have until you are sure that the improvement is an improvement, which at least half the time it won't be. If you liked it better before, make it back like it was before.
@mydogskips2
4 жыл бұрын
I think that's partly true, but I think we also get used to a certain sound and get comfortable with it. Basically, a way to say that we don't always like change, even if it is better.
@jaackdanielsful
4 жыл бұрын
Having fun is the thing. You can buy a house depending on the money you spend on a setup, but if you're willing to do so, you're not enjoying it anymore. Even if you can afford it.
@itswamba2060
Жыл бұрын
I can't agree more with your last point. I hate turning my stereo off, but I know that I'll never sleep if I don't!
@octoberstorm3333
6 ай бұрын
I love switching from my headphones/ Spotify to blasting my records on turntable/preamp powered speakers. Two different kinds of happiness and mood. I’m in trouble when I finally go for a headphone amp to enjoy my vinyl in a new way. I started out with one record and a 1990s record player with horrible sounds from built in speakers. 10 years later I have shelves of my favorite albums, my Project Debut Turntable and a Syd Kanto Speaker heading in the direction of turntable accessories and an upgrade of my stylus. Worth the previous years of continuously experiencing just how much music can sound more magical.
@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac
6 ай бұрын
Keep doing what you're doing!
@noahlapuz3853
2 жыл бұрын
Made my own rule. Listen with your whole heart, mind, body, soul, and spirit -- the only tool we'll ever own is the experience itself. YMMV namaste from a fellow audio / meta / life phile
@michelcouvrette7930
2 жыл бұрын
Love these thoughts as always. From what I can see here you have followed rules 7 and 8 to perfections.
@Ladco77
4 жыл бұрын
About the audio never sounding like live, to me I think as the quality improves it's a lot like a good movie where you get the suspension of disbelief. You know it's not live, but it's close enough to let you get lost in the moment and forget about the hardware and just hear the music. That rarely happens when you're critiquing a system because you're so consciously focused, your awareness isn't going to be fooled.
@hqsound5582
3 жыл бұрын
Room acoustics can always be improved, so a bad room gets better. In really big rooms (halls) use diffusers & in small rooms use absorbents. In medium rooms use a combination. People often make up their mind about audio, based on their emotions, which is useless for everybody else. Objektive facts is paramount to discuss with other people.
@neilaltschuler6064
4 жыл бұрын
Most important..get your hearing checked. Get the wax out.
@scottstrang1583
4 жыл бұрын
I need to have that done; long overdue. I just hate to do it since it hurts like hell. I bleed like a stuck pig when it's done.
@jlutell
4 жыл бұрын
@@scottstrang1583 find a better ENT
@Aswaguespack
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice! Something that most people usually do not do because it’s not something we place high on our list of personal Medical Care but I can personally attest that the gradual degradation of sensitivity to high frequency response can be seriously impacted and the removal of wax by a medical professional that has been built up over literally decades will make a bigger improvement than buying a better speaker!
@FOH3663
4 жыл бұрын
Good advice. Also, NO Qtips!
@Aswaguespack
4 жыл бұрын
FOH3663 Exactly! Qtips are more likely to exacerbate the problem rather than solve it.
@chasmenear7130
3 жыл бұрын
This stuff is key- especially# 1! I can break it down to 2 rules. 1) Placate the 'audio pie hole' within when purchasing! 2) Have fun with the expenditure (ie; YES, move speakers around, adjust settings for greatest joy, Listen to an enjoyable mix of musical types, etc. etc., have fun with it)!
@nofacemonster
3 жыл бұрын
Hi steve... I just tried moving my stuff around and then realized, i really like the way it sounded when they were as they were. But you are absolutely right, moving around changes the sound. I also love the idea of headphones, headphones is where i have started all this audio journey in to the self satisfying perfection. Ended up with a pair of HD-6XX and a tube amp+dac, it is the end game for now. Thanks a lot for this insightful video, i just shared it to all my friends who keep spending 1000$ on audio gear without moving them around.
@chuckmcdonnell5275
4 жыл бұрын
I agree with all of the rules you pointed out. It is fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@philipnicolle6240
4 жыл бұрын
I really like this guy and thoroughly enjoy his thoughts and reviews.
@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac
4 жыл бұрын
Philip Nicolle Thanks Philip
@SvenWesti
3 жыл бұрын
wow!! you brought it to the point in 10 simple rules! Love it!!
@cplcombat
4 жыл бұрын
I have purchased at least 25 sets of speakers and I keep going back to my $8 Klipsch Kg1 set. They just make me happy
@hildareveron6858
3 жыл бұрын
This is really the most important rules of audio. Waouuuuuuu.🤗🤗🤗🤗 Finally an icon from the audio industry tells it how it is. Amazing video Steve👏👍
@AndyHanson-tf6kj
6 ай бұрын
Steve - you need to apply your placement rule personally and domestically....declutter man! A tidy environment is a pleasing and relaxing one and you have clutter all over the place. If that is your listening space too, I couldn't share it with you. On all other rules, I wholeheartedly agree and am with you 100%. Cheers.
@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy
4 жыл бұрын
This is my 17th year now selling Hi-fi, almost 30 years loving audio. Rule #1 for sure is to enjoy it, it's supposed to be fun. #2 Should be, don't make yourself the stereo police and try and tell everyone else they're doing it wrong. This includes the cable trolls and measurements-only fools. This should be #2 because it directly impacts #1 sucking the fun out of the hobby. It's also weird because it seems that the least experienced people, tend to be the most vocal about giving advice. I had a troll on my channel telling me everything I do is wrong, and when I looked him up I found out he was coming up on his first year at Best Buy, and he owned the smallest pair of Def Tech tower speakers they make and lived in his mom's basement...yet he was preaching to me. He then threatened me, so I banned him from my channel so that's neither here nor there, lol. He was a HUGE anti-cable Nazi. #3 should be, don't hate on people with more expensive systems than you. I like Porsche, but I don't go on Porsche forums and berate people for spending too much on a Porsche 918 when he could have got so much more value in a Cayman for much less money, because it would be a worthless pursuit, and in poor taste. There's a lot of jealousy in this hobby because of the expense of some of the gear. If you love it, and you sacrifice other things in life so you can have the money to spend on audio gear, then who should tell you that you can't or shouldn't. The anti-cable trolls are the biggest with this, always touting how you wasted your money. A nice system can be had at any price point, but you shouldn't try to knock down anyone with a better system than you just because you can't afford it. Enjoy yours. #4 should be listen with your ears. (In a world where people buy with their eyes) The measurement only people likely never take any measurements at all, that's the irony. They aren't scientists about it, they just trust that someone else took the measurements, and that's good enough for them, so they rely on spec sheets. Where's the spec for sound-staging, I always ask, or sound-stage depth, height etc? What spec is off axis dispersion or holographic imaging, sweet spot width? What about dynamics, impact, and scale? Is that a number on a spec sheet I've just been missing? There aren't specs for most of the stuff that matters, so it's useless to compare based on specs. Not to mention, different manufacturers measure with different standards, so you can't compare them between brands anyway. With those 4 rules, we can all enjoy this hobby, and anything that gets in the way of #1 shouldn't be in this hobby. Cheers!
@swinde
4 жыл бұрын
Super expensive "cables" are made of pure snake oil. That is why they get a lot of heat from those of us that know this.
@chrisblock6697
4 жыл бұрын
Didn't read your entire comment, but this hobby reminds me of my golf days so much. Don't tell someone how to swing asshole. Just enjoy the game. And by the way, you can get caught up in equipment in golf just like audio (I'm not sure how many extra sets of clubs I have and extra speakers, pre-amps....).
@swinde
4 жыл бұрын
@@DaleRC75 I just told the truth. Expensive cables are fine if your goal is aesthetics and the way your system looks, it is fine, but the idea that all of these so called enhancements makes for better sound is snake oil.
@bobaloo2012
4 жыл бұрын
Rule number 12, don't take equipment advice from someone who's paying their bills with your money.
@wadimek116
4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunly its always like people with no experience know the most. They pushing lies and popular opinions over actual stuff
@zenos.5315
4 жыл бұрын
Rule #1....Obey all the Rules......Thanks Steve your the best!!
@leonhermans3861
3 жыл бұрын
Thats what it is Steve and nothing else! You have spoken just right👍✌
@recordingwhiz
4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with all of these points. Nailed it
@hooben...5211
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, you're right. For me it's my late 70's silver faced woodgrain system.
@biggstile
4 жыл бұрын
Wow. I'm not an audiophile, but a mid-fi guy. I thought this might include hype, but this was truthful, and real.
@MrSouzy
3 жыл бұрын
I setup our basement as a listening room. It was a disaster because the ceiling is too low and made of hard concrete. I had my B&W speakers down there and they are already on the bright side of neutral. But the sound bouncing off the ceiling was really ripping my ears off - not pleasant. Moving the same setup into my living room with soft furnishings, curtains, wool carpet, a high ceiling. Wallpapered and not plaster ! Wow Night and Day difference - the sound is warm, lifelike, dynamic, smooth, easy to listen too. Audio heaven !
@jlmain5777
4 жыл бұрын
I thought the first rule of Audiophile Club was we didn’t talk about Audiophile Club. Just saying.
@douglasgreen437
4 жыл бұрын
Amen.
@jdlech
4 жыл бұрын
The thing about talking about audiophile club is that the more you talk about audiophile club, the LESS people want to join, lol.
@trudychacon2000
4 жыл бұрын
haha, that's only fightclub :))
@mariodesmo
4 жыл бұрын
what Audiophile Club? lol
@airgliderz
4 жыл бұрын
Club: By definition is A method used to exclude others
@Tnapvrvideo
4 жыл бұрын
SUPERB presentation!!!
@alexanderbelov6892
3 жыл бұрын
4:24 Rule #6 IMHO the reason for this is that most of music recordings are made as two-channel stereo that you can listen on two speakers system placed inside some room. There is very old belief that two channel stereo is enough for music. Reality is realized via two ears, but ears are complex sensors that can reveal direction of sounds via phase shift, panning (volume difference), and timbral differences that each ear hear from every single source. When stereo speakers sound each listeners ear hear both speakers simultaneously that makes significant crosstalk of two channels. So any recording that was mixed with spatial realism of orchestra instruments gets distorted. Anyone can play with Rule #1, but this can change speakers crosstalk problem in -3dB range only. The solution to this problem may be with a system of at least three speakers of wide angle central channel that reproduce music for both ears/all listeners, and two narrow angle speakers that directed to each listener ear from left and right side, so that listener is inside a cross of left-right speakers line, and central speaker line. Some processor shall split and prepare audiostream to each speaker from two channel stereo recording. As more proper alternative the recordings shall be mixed three channel (or 3.1 for a system with subwoofer). This way stereo system becomes closer to reality. There nay be variation with additional narrow angle speakers between central and side channels, so creating 5/5.1 system for music playback.
@tonesbones502
4 жыл бұрын
I love the last rule, that's no.1 for me, the foot tapping test. If you're smiling and maybe pulling out the air guitar, you've chosen well.
@gregarioussolitudinist5695
2 жыл бұрын
Rule Number 5. In this day of being unable to listen before you buy, You are going to LOVE whatever shows up in that BOX. You have done the WORK, you KNOW that you CHOSE the BEST, or you would not have placed the ORDER. Do ENJOY, you DESERVE it.
@sidvicious3129
4 жыл бұрын
Short sweet and to the point. Excellent advice and I have used all of it. I'm also a huge headphone guy. Don't ever get mad because you feel something is too expensive and because you can't afford it you call it snake oil (somethings are and some not). Also always remember what is new equipment today will be old equipment tomorrow, which can fit inside different budgetary concerns.
@tradehut2782
4 жыл бұрын
Rule no1 - cheaper speakers in treated rooms can sound better that expensive speakers in untreated rooms.
@jeffreyepiscopo
4 жыл бұрын
Rule number 9: no replacement for displacement
@rb032682
4 жыл бұрын
Good old gearhead logic which also applies to audio. 👍
@airgliderz
4 жыл бұрын
Not true at all for quality moving sound.
@jeffreyepiscopo
4 жыл бұрын
alan connelly what?
@domingobermudez6780
3 жыл бұрын
As always great advice Steve
@tonycolbourne7694
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. I've just had quite the debate with a former vinyl type. Who now believes vinyl is finished and empty3 is best. Equipment set up is fundamental to sound and so many don't understand that. I use RSP rational speaker placement on my speakers and in my room my old AE EVO3 floorstanders sound magnificent. I'm also surprised how many people don't understand VTA, VTF, Arm Height, Antiskate, Overhang, isolation etc. By the way RSP allows even crappy rooms to be setup for good sound.
@nt4979
3 жыл бұрын
I like this guy - honest useful info!
@66skate
4 жыл бұрын
This is particularly true with the Bose 901. Placement is everything.
@justanotheryoutubeuser5029
4 жыл бұрын
Yep rule 1 is the best. Moving speakers around is what i do with some of my spare time and i enjoy it a lot. I mark the floor where i like it, then after some time try to move it around again and relocate my marks. It may sound weird but its how i enjoy my time. Great video sir, keep it up.
@NoMoreRadioMyths
4 жыл бұрын
Steve is right on target as usual. I just learned the lesson about big speakers. I'd hate to part with my Klipsch Forte's. Smaller speakers sound small.
@trudychacon2000
4 жыл бұрын
amen
@cconnon1912
11 ай бұрын
He should’ve said the quest for brilliant sound is not a quest for the most expensive set up.
@bretspangler8717
4 жыл бұрын
Addressing the size matters rule I could not agree more. I had what I hope was a fairly common experience when purchasing speakers. I had read reviews and went to a local audio store that sold PSB and auditioned the PSB Alpha's which were $199 a pair, I liked what I heard and bought a pair. I listed to them for the next couple weeks until I got paid again and went down and traded them in on the PSB 400's a @ $399 a pair, again I like what I heard but they could not play loud with authority, when you pushed them you could easily reveal their weaknesses. I lived with these for about a month and went down and traded in for the floor standing PSB 800's @ $799 a pair, these fit my needs perfectly, they played loud and clean, the bass was tight and fast and it was just fun to listed to. That was over 30 years ago and I am still happy with them, they are in near mint condition and play great.
@crazyprayingmantis5596
4 жыл бұрын
I have a pair of PSB Alpha T1s (the floorstanders)
@tomthompson7400
4 жыл бұрын
This man just talks so much sense.
@marcbegine
3 жыл бұрын
I also used the Audiophile book and SACD of Paul Mc Gowan!!! Very helpful!
@johnholmes912
3 жыл бұрын
the most important thing is the quality of the source; the best speaker in the best place cannot improve a poor source, in fact it can merely highlight the defects
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