The Hi-Fi Five Episode 14: Guest Mike Powell, OCD HiFi Guy
In Episode 14 we discuss: If you had to judge a very expensive, high-end stereo system using only one song what track do you choose and why?Why should any audiophile listen to YouTube Influencers? How...
15 Jan 1h 26min
The Hi-Fi Five Episode 13
In Episode 13 we discuss: When is high pricing actually too much? Is $151,000 for speaker cables just absurd? How can the absolute sound and Stereophile remain truthful while still making money? Shou...
8 Jan 1h 6min
The HiFi Five Episode 12: Most memorable System? Horn Loudspeakers? New Years Audio Resolutions
In Episode 12 we discuss: — What was the moment you fell in love with high-end audio? — What was the first system you were wowed by? Elliot tells Harry Pearson stories! — What is your most memorable s...
30 Dec 20251h 3min
The Hi-Fi Five Episode 11
In Episode 11 we discuss: — How did audio get so combative? Is it typical internet keyboard warrioring, or are audiophiles exceptionally s#itty? — In the same seat in the concert hall we all hear subs...
23 Dec 202558min
The HiFi Five Episode 10
In Episode 10 we discuss: — How do manufacturers/distributor/dealers get non-audiophile wealthy people to buy expensive systems? We discuss introducing new people into the hobby, Maier Shadi of The Au...
18 Dec 20251h 3min
The HiFi Five Episode 9
In Episode 9 we discuss: — If you could listen to music with one audio reviewer/influencer who would you select, and why? Three of us selected Michael Fremer! — Do uber-expensive flagship components...
11 Dec 20251h 14min
The HiFi Five Episode 8: Only About the Equipment; the Deal Versus the Sound; Compensation to Reviewers and Shills; Long Term Loans
In Episode 8 we discuss: — Fragmentation of interests: Is this one hobby focused only on equipment or multiple hobbies? — Is the “deal" (meaning the price and trade-in terms) more important than the ...
4 Dec 20251h 20min
The HiFi Five Episode 7: Magazines, Influencers, Forums, Defective Components and the Traditional Manufacturer/Distributor/Dealer Industry Business Model
In this episode we discuss: -- The influence of magazine reviewers, influencers and audio forums to consumers when buying components. We discuss Jay's business, The Absolute Sound's YouTube Channel an...
27 Nov 20251h 10min
