Just a different spin on this that occurs to me...

It's all about what it all means to us as individuals, and maybe our partners too, if we are lucky.

In the world of "smaller is better" and "ipods are my hi-fi", I have lost count of the numbers of astonished looks that we get when friends/visitors etc first meet the sight of a big set of DSP's. Some folk are just surprised and some clearly think it's madness to have two darth vaders in your living room.

It becomes pointless trying to explain why you have them (and we have foolishly tried). Some folks get to hear them. Half of these folk might even register that they sound quite nice. Others have no idea how to even listen and therefore will never get it.

It doesn't end with DSP Speakers either. "You paid how much for that DVD player !!!"

Point is...it doesn't matter.

We have them and think they are the best thing since sliced bread. Same applies to mods we might make too.

So, whilst we might might see the occassional argument about the finer points of cable selection, PSU or conditioner, we mustn't forget that we all are actually in such a minority of the population that even gives a hoot about any of this.

It's Friday evening...it's been a long week...
...enjoy your hifi's this weekend folks.

Rgds,
Nick