Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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[SEE BELOW FOR TIMESTAMPS]This video started out as personal project to just catalog the a/v gear I currently have in my various systems. In the process, I began to reflect on how I became an "audiophile" and the benefits and drawbacks of this lifestyle. The result is a mixture of thought and footage chronicling my gear and the hobby itself, interspersed with some tips on getting into the hobby. I think I made this for a future version of myself, but others may find it interesting.

0:00-What is an audiophile?
02:50-Selecting an a/v receiver.
05:43- How does one become an audiophile? (My personal story)
10:59-A/V Nostalgia
12:35-What are some of the benefits of the hobby?
18:25-Picking the right room for your system.
21:29-What are some of the drawbacks of the hobby?
29:05-What comes first: the speakers or the amp?
36:20-What does an audiophile "hear"?