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Anyone found their headphone nirvana yet?
Dec 14, 2012 at 7:50 AM Post #122 of 325
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estreeter said:
That is based on the assumption that every 'upgrade' represents sufficient improvement to justify continually buying more kit. I simply reject the whole concept of an 'end-game rig' (which is what 'achieving nirvana implies to me) co-existing with ongoing participation on an internet forum dedicated to new product. None of the above is 'evil' - but it is delusional, IMO. I'm sure this thread wasnt intended to be quite so serious, but there is a sad little auditor inside me that feels the need to chime in from time to time - pretty much everyone here is a hopeless addict, and the first step is always acceptance.  :wink:
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Thank you.  Also, it's been bothering me for a while, so I'll just point it out.  The original nirvana, in Sanskrit, is defined thus: "The word literally means 'blown out' (as in a candle) and refers, in the Buddhist context, to the imperturbable stillness of mind after the fires of desire, aversion, and delusion have been finally extinguished" or even simpler "the profound peace of mind that is acquired with moksha (liberation)." 
 
Your understanding above is actually closest to Nirvana technically.
 
Dec 14, 2012 at 8:33 AM Post #123 of 325
So we rename the thread "A Philosophical treatise on HP Satisfaction"  
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I do enjoy HF as a way to become aware of products I would likely never see locally. I also love the independent innovation from the vendors and MOT around here. Some great work being done and it gets recognized and enjoyed. Tough for people to become aware of a small independent producers work prior to forums like this.
 
Dec 14, 2012 at 11:31 AM Post #126 of 325
estreeter said:
That is based on the assumption that every 'upgrade' represents sufficient improvement to justify continually buying more kit.
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Reminds me of a poster who said Head-Fi is great for getting your first pair of nice headphones, but stay away after that first pair or you will be stuck here forever.

 
Dec 14, 2012 at 4:15 PM Post #127 of 325
Yup. Pointless bringing Buddism in here where material things are pleasing us. But the "nirvana" that is loosely used, should be the ultimate personal listening experience. You can get that with SR60's no probs.
 
Dec 15, 2012 at 5:58 AM Post #129 of 325
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Yup. Pointless bringing Buddism in here where material things are pleasing us. But the "nirvana" that is loosely used, should be the ultimate personal listening experience. You can get that with SR60's no probs.
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I dont have a problem with that, but I still have a problem with the very concept of an 'end-game' rig. Resistance is futile. 
 

 
Dec 15, 2012 at 8:21 AM Post #130 of 325
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I dont have a problem with that, but I still have a problem with the very concept of an 'end-game' rig. Resistance is futile. 
 
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Ha, that is true. I also think that this hobby keeps a lot of us on the straight and narrow. If I didn't focus all my "Obsessive Disorder" on trying to find audio perfection, I would be probably be an amazingly annoying person.
 
Dec 15, 2012 at 3:49 PM Post #131 of 325
Fair point - our madness is still preferable to the madness of others. I wont introduce politics into this thread, but I believe we all feel diminished by recent events. RIP. 
 
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