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How obvious is it that you are a Head-Fier?

post #1 of 90
4/22/10 at 12:23am
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Today I was in school and had my portable rig with me. The girl sitting in front of me asked about what was in the black bag, and I told her it was my headphones. The usual comments about the size of them ensued. I didn't even bother to pull out the amp.

Then I mentioned that one of my other pairs had to be sent away to get fixed. She laughed a bit and said it sounded like I was referring to a family member or something. I responded with "You don't even know how right you are."

Awkwardness followed. (To be honest, social interactions are just always awkward for me)
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post #2 of 90
4/22/10 at 12:24am
Not obviosu at all to people who don't know me.

Things were different back in the days of Jecklins.

I miss my Jecklins.
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post #3 of 90
4/22/10 at 12:31am
It's not very obvious until they come to my place and see my gear. Not that it's anything special, but it's stuff that most people have not seen before.
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post #4 of 90
4/22/10 at 12:33am
I look more stabbey than phoney.
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post #5 of 90
4/22/10 at 12:38am
Considering these are around my head (or neck) at any given point I'm in public, you tell me



(damn, I look hilarious in that picture. though the others make my gf look hilarious, and that's just mean.)
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post #6 of 90
4/22/10 at 12:44am
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Originally Posted by notmuchcash View Post
Awkwardness followed. (To be honest, social interactions are just always awkward for me)
General rule of thumb: Do not hint at how insane you really are. Some chicks dig it, must just mace it.

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Originally Posted by kjpmkjp View Post
Considering these are around my head (or neck) at any given point I'm in public, you tell me



(damn, I look hilarious in that picture. though the others make my gf look hilarious, and that's just mean.)
You look like Mike Myers.
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post #7 of 90
4/22/10 at 1:06am
People shouldn't wear hats and scarfs indoors.
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post #8 of 90
4/22/10 at 1:12am
It's not obvious to anyone unless they're on head-fi.
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post #9 of 90
4/22/10 at 1:15am
The general population couldn't tell the headphone in your ears are 400 bucks or 10 bucks.
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post #10 of 90
4/22/10 at 1:23am
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The general population couldn't tell the headphone in your ears are 400 bucks or 10 bucks.
Not always true. I'm guessing when you rock a pair of monster turbines people can guess how much you spent .

Also, people who wear Bose in public tend to get reactions. I hate that.
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post #11 of 90
4/22/10 at 1:30am
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Not always true. I'm guessing when you rock a pair of monster turbines people can guess how much you spent .
Are those 20 bucks?

Seriously, when I wear my Shures or UE out, no one looks or cares. The general public can't even fathom the fact that a little ear bud can cost more than a hundred bucks.


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Also, people who wear Bose in public tend to get reactions. I hate that.
Yes, everytime I see Bose in public I always laugh about how much money they've spent for a piece of junk.
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post #12 of 90
4/22/10 at 2:21am
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Not always true. I'm guessing when you rock a pair of monster turbines people can guess how much you spent .

Also, people who wear Bose in public tend to get reactions. I hate that.
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Yes, everytime I see Bose in public I always laugh about how much money they've spent for a piece of junk.

You want people to know how much you spent on your headphones? Does that make you feel important? Does Bose bashing make you feel superior?

I really hate both those attitudes. I'm not trying to single you out. It's all over this forum. I'm genuinely sick of "I'm cooler than other people because of my headphones" crappola. I'd take a person just enjoying their music on bose or ibuds over any jerk that posts about how they hate others for simply not being fortunate to have learned or simply don't care about other options. Shame on you.
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post #13 of 90
4/22/10 at 2:23am
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Originally Posted by notmuchcash View Post
Then I mentioned that one of my other pairs had to be sent away to get fixed. She laughed a bit and said it sounded like I was referring to a family member or something. I responded with "You don't even know how right you are."

Awkwardness followed. (To be honest, social interactions are just always awkward for me)
You're just shy. I would just have put on a huge smile and said "yea, headphones are important to me. I love music ." That should have continued the conversation.
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post #14 of 90
4/22/10 at 2:32am
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You look like Mike Myers.
lol, that's what I thought when I saw that too
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post #15 of 90
4/22/10 at 2:34am
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You want people to know how much you spent on your headphones? Does that make you feel important? Does Bose bashing

No man, I am happy people don't know how much my stuff are! I don't want to get mugged!

I don't like Bose because I've tried them and I hate them.
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