An insufferable person, very similar to cycling enthusiasts who can't shut the fuck up about some part or piece of gear.
Likely to recommend overpriced audio equipment, goes to a party and comments on sound quality.
Frequently preys on normal people (and/or musicians) looking to buy normal, reasonably priced equipment.
If confronted with audiophiles, consider the following steps:
Doff ear protection.
Ensure that the audiophile is not wearing ear protection.
Rattle off some extremely loud firearms, explosives, fireworks, etc.
The audiophile is now (equalized).
Not to be confused with pedophile, although there is likely some overlap.
Likely to recommend overpriced audio equipment, goes to a party and comments on sound quality.
Frequently preys on normal people (and/or musicians) looking to buy normal, reasonably priced equipment.
If confronted with audiophiles, consider the following steps:
Doff ear protection.
Ensure that the audiophile is not wearing ear protection.
Rattle off some extremely loud firearms, explosives, fireworks, etc.
The audiophile is now (equalized).
Not to be confused with pedophile, although there is likely some overlap.
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