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post #1 of 56
8/25/04 at 9:50am
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I think we should start a thread posting all the abbreviations and weird terms we use on here with explanations. Then i will be able to make a new thread with everything put together so many of the new members to head-fi will understand exactly what some people are saying on here.

When I first got here i knew what nothing meant. Bump? IMO? and of course there are all those audiophile terms i have come to learn. Althought i have learned a lot, there are still many things i see on this site that i do not quite understand sometimes. So I thought this would definitely be helpful not only to new members but to us as well.

Just to start it off:

IMO: In my opinion
Bump: Used to move a thread up the list.
Audiophile: a audio enthusiast

ok i'll leave the rest to u guys.
"if anyone actually replys to this thread as no one usually does."
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post #2 of 56
8/25/04 at 10:43am
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NO ONE? WOW, yet another thread i start that no one wants to reply to. I really thought this would be something helpful to head-fi.
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post #3 of 56
8/25/04 at 11:41am
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How can no one have anything to say about this?!
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post #4 of 56
8/25/04 at 11:43am
What the heck does that YMMV or whatever it is acronym do?
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post #5 of 56
8/25/04 at 12:04pm
"Your Mileage May Vary", IIRC
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post #6 of 56
8/25/04 at 12:30pm
ROFL?
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post #7 of 56
8/25/04 at 12:54pm
IIRC = If I Recall/Remember Correctly
ROFL = Rolling on the Floor Laughing (I think)
LOL = This is pretty self-explanatory
SS = Solid State
WTF/WTH = What the F-word/Hell (I've been warned about my language)
N00b = New person who acts as if he knows everything even though he know nothing
Newb/Newbie = New guy
Troll = Commony connected to a N00b, it's someone who posts to cause trouble, takes shot at people for no reason, or posts something unjustified knowing it'll cause a heated debate. Tend to show up when they feel like they can p*** off certain well-known, experienced members (it varies, sometimes they're like thread stalkers), certain topics, or when they are merely bored. The definiton varies, but you get the general idea.
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post #8 of 56
8/25/04 at 1:10pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by jwramp
ROFL?

"Rolling On the Floor Laughing"
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post #9 of 56
8/25/04 at 3:30pm
otoh = on the other hand
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post #10 of 56
8/25/04 at 3:58pm
IMHO = In My Humble Opinion
ROFLMAO = Rolling On the Floor Laughing My A** Off
ROFLMFAO = Rolling On the Floor Laughing My F***ing A** Off
STFU = Shut The F*** Up
STFUYPCWBIBSY! = Shut The F*** Up, You Post Count Who** Before I Bi*** Slap You!


OK, more serious ones.

IEM = Inner Ear Monitor

-Ed
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post #11 of 56
8/25/04 at 4:26pm
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lol anymore? any kind of terms are welcome too
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post #12 of 56
8/25/04 at 4:37pm
These are off the top of my head. Please correct any misinterpretations.

General
IME = in my experience
FAQ = a compilation of frequently asked questions
FS = for sale
FT = for trade
DIY = do it yourself (handmade)
FOTM = flavor of the month (currently in vogue)
/pee/oh/ar/en = closeup photo of equipment internals (naked)

High Fidelity
SQ = sound quality
SS = solid state
base = bass
tt = turntable
DAC = digital/analog converter
D/O = digital out
lp = vinyl long playing record
hp = headphones
mod = modification to improve SQ
mod = forum moderator
CDP = compact disc player
PCDP = portable CDP
IEM = internal ear monitor (earcanal phone)
HT = home theater
DAP = digital audio player
open = non-isolating hp (wearer hears ambient sound, room "hears" hp sound)
DBT = double-blind test
low-z = low impedance (electrical resistance)
UP = universal player (CD, SACD)
AA = Audio Asylum (all things hifi forum)
'gon = AudioGon (hifi equipment forum)

amps
SD = SuperDual
SM = SuperMini
PC = PortaCorda
PPA = a highly regarded DIY design
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post #13 of 56
8/25/04 at 4:47pm
Woah, that about covers it.

-Ed
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post #14 of 56
8/25/04 at 4:51pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeff E
base = bass
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post #15 of 56
8/25/04 at 5:16pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeff E
These are off the top of my head. Please correct any misinterpretations.

PPA = a highly regarded DIY design
PPA: PPL's Portable Amplifier
PIMETA: PPA Inspired META
META42: Morsel, eric343, Tangent, Apheared, 42
MINT: META Is Now Tiny
CHA47: Cmoy, Hansen, Apheared, 47
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