workerONE comments on What are some items that really aren't worth paying the expensive version for?

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

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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.

[–] workerONE@lemmy.world 84 points 2 years 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.

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[+] teamevil@lemmy.world 45 points 2 years ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 child)

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[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

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.

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[–] jamiehs@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

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

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[–] spookex@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

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

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[–] Schlomocucumber@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years 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

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[+] Mr_Blott@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child)

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[–] NotATurtle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago

I partially agree. While there are a lot of useless upsells there still are supported standards and features to considder.

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