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What are some items that really aren't worth paying the expensive version for? (lemmy.zip)

submitted 6 months ago by kzhe@lemmy.zip to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I saw this post and wanted to ask the opposite. What are some items that really aren't worth paying the expensive version for? Preferably more extreme or unexpected examples.

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[–] workerONE@lemmy.world 84 points 6 months ago (4 children)

Speaker wire. Expensive speaker wire will not sound any better. You could use a coat hanger and get great sound. Tip: every few years cut the wire ends and expose fresh wire to use. Over time the wire can oxidize if I recall correctly.

[–] teamevil@lemmy.world 45 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Take two minutes and tin the ends with solder and you're good for years... My favorite in ear monitor brand just was sold and they changed the headphone cord to ultra thin shite that is "more pure" I'm an audio engineer....it's horseshit.

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

The stuff in the audio world is mind boggling. I think LTT did a video on a network switch that made sound better or something.

[–] jamiehs@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

Yup. That was Grade-A bullshit from the seller. People will say anything to try to sell you a “superior” product.

[–] spookex@lemmy.world 7 points 6 months ago

Can confirm, I bought my speaker wire second hand and the stuff is probably like at least 30 years old and sounds fine

[–] Schlomocucumber@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

Yep. Bought thin speaker wire at the dollar store 15+ years ago. Still using it in my living room. Bought a house and the basement stereo was included and had 'good" speaker wire for the connection. I cannot hear a difference