In article , David Looser
wrote:
"Brian Gaff" wrote in message
m...

I'd like to take issue with the last statement, or statements. I think
many people still strive for good sound.

Some do, though how much "striving" does it take these days? Buy some
reasonably decent kit, install it in a reasonably competent way and the
sound you will get is going to be pretty much as good as your acoustic
environment will allow.

One of the biggest 'neglected areas' where real enthusiasm could make a
difference is to experiment and understand the effects of factors like room
acoustics, optimum speaker and listening position, etc. That is something
that the user can do which the makers can't do for him. And can make a very
big difference to the results.

Another is probably learning to solder and be able to make up your own
cables, or do minor mods, etc, to get a system that suit you.

Slainte,

Jim

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