What's the biggest rip-off in high end audio??

Rclark · « **Reply #560 on:** 12 Jul 2012, 08:24 pm »

... don't know about everybody else but I bought 7 fantastic albums this week, like I do every week... I'm enjoying my system like a mofo...

And according to quantum mechanics, we may very well get out of this alive, in some form. They say the mind is like a field that can exist on it's own. I don't know, ask Morgan Freeman.

thunderbrick · « **Reply #561 on:** 12 Jul 2012, 08:26 pm »

OK, then, should we all agree to uh, bury this thread?

ltr317 · « **Reply #562 on:** 12 Jul 2012, 08:32 pm »

Quote from: thunderbrick on 12 Jul 2012, 08:26 pm

OK, then, should we all agree to uh, bury this thread?

+1 This thread has long run its course.

Devil Doc · « **Reply #563 on:** 12 Jul 2012, 08:46 pm »

Quote from: thunderbrick on 12 Jul 2012, 08:26 pm

OK, then, should we all agree to uh, bury this thread?

Yea. I learned my lesson. The one thing I did notice is, the people most qualified to post in this thread, avoided it like the plague. There's a lesson to be learned there, I think.
Doc

Andre2 · « **Reply #564 on:** 12 Jul 2012, 09:04 pm »

it is not really a rip-off, but...
just came back home from horrible four days in the Texas gulf cost, expensive condo by the beach, rained all days, fours kids (two mine, two borrowed) got annoyed and got on my nerves. So, sure it is feeling like wasted money.

So, enjoying some Pink Floyd right now.

Letitroll98 · « **Reply #565 on:** 13 Jul 2012, 03:42 am »

Quote from: Quiet Earth on 12 Jul 2012, 03:38 pm

Exactly right guys.

You can't take it with you, so why spend so much time trying to prove each other wrong when you could be busy enjoying your music?

Rip offs. Who really cares?

That's why it strayed so early and often. After expensive cables and Bose, what more is there to list? (Joking, there were many contenders)

As far as killing the thread, early deaths occur from serious violations of policy. I much prefer to let threads die their natural death as interest wanes. I see interest waning on a pretty steep curve from here on out.

I think what we learned is how to treat each other with dignity and respect, and a little humor when posting online. Even when we disagree and/or the topic is contentious.

dflee · « **Reply #566 on:** 13 Jul 2012, 12:28 pm »

Like any lengthy conversation with a friend, topic will stray but through out remain intellectual and stimulating. I have quite enjoyed this topic and all variations within.
Thanks All
ps: Anyone telling you what you hear or don't hear in a system is the ultimate rip

OzarkTom · « **Reply #567 on:** 13 Jul 2012, 01:24 pm »

I guess I have just lost too many audiophile friends over the years. And several of them has only been in their 50's, one in their 40's all due to health. When you lose dear friends way too early, I fell that that is the ultimate rip-off in the audio world and the rest of the world.

tomytoons · « **Reply #568 on:** 18 Jul 2012, 12:03 am »

Anything from that guy at "Coconut Audio"! Totally bizarre.

Chromisdesigns · « **Reply #569 on:** 18 Jul 2012, 12:24 am »

Quote from: tomytoons on 18 Jul 2012, 12:03 am

Anything from that guy at "Coconut Audio"! Totally bizarre.

Thanks for that! They are almost as good as the over-the-phone and email tweek guys...Hillarious!

geowak · « **Reply #570 on:** 18 Jul 2012, 12:32 am »

I almost forgot this.....at $350 and $500
http://www.theverge.com/2012/5/2/2993413/bose-wave-radio-music-iii-digital-tuner

wushuliu · « **Reply #571 on:** 18 Jul 2012, 12:46 am »

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Anything from that guy at "Coconut Audio"! Totally bizarre.

LOL. Okay, I think it's safe to say that site is pure fraud. That is someone who think audiophiles will buy anything and came up with a bunch of bullsh*t products to prove their point. Cynical money-grab and a straight up scam (Extreme Reference?

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Chromisdesigns · « **Reply #572 on:** 18 Jul 2012, 03:29 am »

Quote from: wushuliu on 18 Jul 2012, 12:46 am

LOL. Okay, I think it's safe to say that site is pure fraud. That is someone who think audiophiles will buy anything and came up with a bunch of bullsh*t products to prove their point. Cynical money-grab and a straight up scam (Extreme Reference? )

Yeah, my cat gets a "hanger" occasionally, but I haven't noticed that they have any affect on the sound of my hifi.

AUDFILE74 · « **Reply #573 on:** 18 Jul 2012, 05:07 am »

They have a youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/CoconutAudioCom?feature=watch i can only say this: WOW! that is all

geowak · « **Reply #574 on:** 18 Jul 2012, 12:52 pm »

I have not laughed that hard when viewing the power cable video ($200K) in a long time. Now my side hurts! This guy keeps a very straight face. What a deal for a quality crystal power cable indeed!

JohnR · « **Reply #575 on:** 18 Jul 2012, 01:06 pm »

Does he actually take people's money? The whole thing seems like a huge joke a la SonicRock.

Andre2 · « **Reply #576 on:** 18 Jul 2012, 01:41 pm »

i'm buying the Grim Reaper power cable.

tomytoons · « **Reply #577 on:** 18 Jul 2012, 01:46 pm »

He has a "Money Back" guarantee now.
Why go through all that trouble for nonsense?
Apparently he gets a few bites?
Yikes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Devil Doc · « **Reply #578 on:** 18 Jul 2012, 01:47 pm »

And who said we couldn't find common ground?

Doc

Rclark · « **Reply #579 on:** 18 Jul 2012, 05:41 pm »

Quote from: geowak on 18 Jul 2012, 12:52 pm

I have not laughed that hard when viewing the power cable video ($200K) in a long time. Now my side hurts! This guy keeps a very straight face. What a deal for a quality crystal power cable indeed!

I couldn't believe what I was watching! Never seen a developer so lazy he had to look up at the screen to describe his product. Loved the vacuum cleaner hose "for proper grip, because you have to be able to grip it, it's very important. I prefer this naked look."

"It is very difficult to install in your system, you must be strong, so the grip is important."

Go Borat go!