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Do Aesthetics Matter?

Crook said:
So, do aesthetics matter to you...
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Sometimes aesthetics turns into OCD.
And sometimes that OCD causes anxiety attacks... when you find out that...
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.. none of your wire-strippers work quiet right with the 11gauge wiring you ordered!:mad:
 
Commenting late, aesthetics matter to me but it's probably - so, yes to your question but we may disagree :)

Actually, the real reason for posting was to ask if you checked that your TT bearings can handle the extra weight?
 
Coming back to this thread as a result of the recent Buckeye and Apollon reviews. Both amps perform similarly, but there is one clear winner for many, those who insist on the value of Buckeye and those who admire the aesthetics of the Apollon.

I'm in the camp of aesthetics. No one needs HiFi audio, this is a hobby of luxury and as such it needs to look luxurious to me. At the very least can't look butt ugly, it would just diminish any pride of ownership.
 
kemmler3D said:
Aesthetics are the only reason I was able to successfully lobby to get LS60s in the house. Wife deemed them "cute". Quite a coup for me.
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Similar story for me with my LS50 Metas - my wife was happy for us to pay the extra over some other options because they are nicer looking.

In terms of the OP - aesthetics matter to me, but only if I have to look at it. The KEFs and SVS sub are the only visible part of my system - everything else is in custom cabinetry and invisible 99% of the time. And in hindsight I wish I’d picked a prettier sub (it was initially going to be hidden away, but that didn’t work out).
 
PristineSound said:
Coming back to this thread as a result of the recent Buckeye and Apollon reviews. Both amps perform similarly, but there is one clear winner for many, those who insist on the value of Buckeye and those who admire the aesthetics of the Apollon.

I'm in the camp of aesthetics. No one needs HiFi audio, this is a hobby of luxury and as such it needs to look luxurious to me. At the very least can't look butt ugly, it would just diminish any pride of ownership.
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Agreed.

Life’s too short to be surrounded by ugly stuff :-)
 
PristineSound said:
butt ugly
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Each to their own of course, but I find that rather strong. The cases are basic, maybe a little utilitarian, but certainly functional. If one wants to pay more for what they consider a nicer case, there are plenty of other options. If just wants no frills raw performance, the Buckeye amps certainly have their place.


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PristineSound said:
I'm in the camp of aesthetics. No one needs HiFi audio, this is a hobby of luxury and as such it needs to look luxurious to me. At the very least can't look butt ugly, it would just diminish any pride of ownership.
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Weird that:
My camp's tenets and practices center around no-see-ums for hardware and wiring.
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Each of the 3 bottom compartments ares stuffed with AV hardware, wiring, power supplies, etc.
Even WAF is simple and a no-brainer; as long as her remote keeps working!:)
 
MattHooper said:
Agreed.

Life’s too short to be surrounded by ugly stuff :-)
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Agreed

Every day I enjoy looking at the optional finish I chose for my Buckeye Amp.

Knowing I had to spend more and wait has added to my pride of ownership.

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JSmith said:
Each to their own of course, but I find that rather strong. The cases are basic, maybe a little utilitarian, but certainly functional. If one wants to pay more for what they consider a nicer case, there are plenty of other options. If just wants no frills raw performance, the Buckeye amps certainly have their place.


JSmith
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I wasn't referring to Buckeye cases when I wrote that last sentence, I was talking about really butt ugly audio gear in general, especially the poor quality and flimsy ones. However, the Buckeye cases are on the fringes of ugly, though their case appears to be solid with good performance and a owner who appears to be customer centric.
 
I don't understand the obsession with audiophile jewelry myself particularly for something like an amp. Put it inside a nice piece of furniture and don't worry about it or spend an unnecessary premium is my philosophy.
 
There is nothing like a tasty piece of artwork attached to the walls for improving the aesthetic S/N of any room.
Consider artwork as if you are doing room EQ!

OT: I actually contacted the manufacturer for a more feng-shui color for the speaker grills, other than black. :(nuh-uh!
 
Performance first ... up to a base threshold, but then I agree that aesthetics matter.

We all have different ideas about what looks good (thankfully): one 'brutalist' is another's 'brutal'.

My Genelecs are fine in the office but they wouldn't survive in a nicer room.

Good, coherent, design principles and a good build standard should be the minimum.
 
kyuu said:
I don't understand the obsession with audiophile jewelry myself particularly for something like an amp. Put it inside a nice piece of furniture and don't worry about it or spend an unnecessary premium is my philosophy.
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But then I wouldn’t be able to see my glowy tube gear! Part of the appeal
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