Mr. Widget

Mr. Widget, That picture is so good. It's satire at it's best. Outstanding post!

100% But within the realm of audio who are we to tell others where value exists? For the fellow who bought this mess, for all we know...

You are ignoring an important condition. In my statement I stated, "that doesn't harm anyone"... ignoring science in public health will...

Good ol' thermodynamics puts the kibosh on so many innovative ideas and products... :rolleyes: :cool: ;)

About that Fish carburetor, had a funny discussion in high school (1970s). A math teacher who should have known better was telling...

100% I don't understand why some folks get upset when someone else does something that doesn't harm anyone but they think is wrong.

I find the whole process rather annoying to tell the truth. I like listening to music and what others do or say is their own business...

Getting back to the topic of Why is there so much Snake Oil? Yes, hearing is mostly a cognitive task. The very nature of stereophonic...

There are even snakeoil sellers that actually believe that what they are selling works. Usually for the exact same reasons as the buyers do.

Actually snake oil products for hi fi is really no different than shampoos and creams and conditioners etc for women. Just one example

Well, up to you, but I used to work for a furniture designer who was able to prove he had prior art for a chair design that went into...

Celebrities are often given expensive products like that for marketing reasons. It is quite possible that he correctly views it as just...

The hair loss?

I have had a few over the years. They were solid no frills performers. Some time after those days, PS took a turn towards the weird.