Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Is the audio hobby losing sight of why we got into this in the first place? In this video I'm sharing some thoughts that have been on my mind for a while — about the culture of audio reviewing, why I believe being sceptical or critical doesn't automatically make someone a more transparent or honest reviewer, and why, at the end of the day, this audio hobby should be about one thing above everything else: enjoying music.

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💡 What I cover in this video:

- Why I think negativity has crept into the audio hobby
- The misconception that a critical or nitpicky reviewer is automatically more honest or transparent
- Why seeking out flaws in gear is its own form of bias
- What I believe the audio hobby is actually for
- How I personally approach reviewing gear — and why

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⏱ CHAPTERS
0:00 — Opening Thoughts
0:24 — The Negativity Problem in Audio
1:03 — What This Hobby Is Actually For
1:39 — Being Critical Isn't Being Transparent
2:28 — My Approach & Final Thoughts

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