(How to meet non-audiophiles and survive)


We all know which is the most important thing in life: Listening to our HiFi system.

We all know which is the main scope of our houses: To be a (good sounding) environment to install our HiFi system.

We all know which is the main destination for our incomes: Purchasing better and better HiFi gear.

We all agree on the fundamentals facts in life: Having a wide frequency response and getting a realistic virtual image (whatever that means).

It's a sad fact of life that not everyone is an audiophile and I regret to admit that so many people out there don't even know how to switch on (properly) a stereo system.

It is quite surprising to discover how many non-audiophiles are out there.
You meet them several times a day and you don't even notice them because... they're not interesting, of course!
You might have noticed they have nothing interesting to say, most of the times.

This kind of people (non-audiophiles) can be ignored or avoided, while you go home to enjoy your system.
But there are situations you can't avoid them!
Like a birthday party or a social dinner: you are simply forced to communicate with them!
Considering how many non-audiophiles you may encounter it is easy to get out-numbered and be considered a minority!

Non-audiophiles can't be avoided, no matter how hard we try.
All we can do is minimize contacts so that we can save time and devote ourselves to what really matters.
HiFi! What else?

The following guide contains 8 easy-to-follow golden rules on how to behave in these situations, and how to communicate with a non-audiophile and manage to survive!