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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 86 points 10 months ago (7 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 47 points 10 months ago (2 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 10 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 10 months 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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