Why Most People Hate Audiophiles (and for good reason!)

Why do so many people hate audiophiles? And why does the hi-fi world feel intimidating, exclusive, and stuck in the past?

In this video, I talk honestly about the problems holding the hi-fi industry back — gatekeeping, snobbery, overpriced systems, and a culture that often pushes away younger listeners and women instead of welcoming them.

I grew up surrounded by hi-fi gear and vinyl, but when I started building my own system, I quickly realized how unwelcoming this hobby can feel if you don’t fit the traditional mold. That’s a problem — because music has never been more accessible, and better sound should be too.

This isn’t a rant. It’s a conversation about how we can make hi-fi more inclusive, more modern, and more focused on music instead of ego.
If you care about great sound without the snobbery, this channel is for you.

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00:00 Intro
00:49 Backstory
01:44 The Snobbing Experience
02:59 Why Audiophiles Have A Bad Reputation
04:42 Why This Industry Is Struggling
06:34 The Modern Reality
07:53 How To Not Be "THAT" Audiophile

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MY CURRENT SETUP
-Atoll IN300 Signature Integrated Amplifier
-KEF LS50 Meta bookshelf speakers
-SVS 3000 Micro Subwoofer
-Rega Planar 3 turntable with ND5 cartridge
-Rega FONO MK5 phono preamp
-Rega PSU MK2
-Meze 105 Silva headphones
-Qobuz app for streaming Hi-Res files

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