The WAF

[Intamin]

I was reading one of the subwoofer threads, and it got me wondering, how many of us have to deal with the WAF? If you have to deal with it, how stingy is she; does she show interest in your gear or could care less?

Personally, my fiance doesn't really care. She doesn't want anything hideous, and neither do I. She also generally tunes me out anytime I discuss speakers/subs/amps/audio in general, but sometimes she does attempt to show some interest. She also bought my P3 pre-amp for me on my birthday, so all in all I'd say I'm pretty lucky. How about the rest of you guys?

[btf1980]

In all my previous relationships, I just learned how to hide receipts. Leave no traces, and destroy all evidence. It's easier that way.

What's that honey? Yeah, I got those B&W speakers at Circuit City. Some kind of closeout sale.

[JJ]

Originally Posted by Intamin

I was reading one of the subwoofer threads, and it got me wondering, how many of us have to deal with the WAF? If you have to deal with it, how stingy is she; does she show interest in your gear or could care less?

Personally, my fiance doesn't really care. She doesn't want anything hideous, and neither do I. She also generally tunes me out anytime I discuss speakers/subs/amps/audio in general, but sometimes she does attempt to show some interest. She also bought my P3 pre-amp for me on my birthday, so all in all I'd say I'm pretty lucky. How about the rest of you guys?

See, this is why I'm glad I bought all my gear before I have wifed up (if you pardon my urban expression, ) - so now, when the right woman comes along, she's got to accept it for what it is. I have female company over all the time and they always say the usual "how nice it is" lines and whatnot and love dropping by all the time (whether for me or movies, I've yet to conclude, ). I do remember though, that the last time I had a serious girlfriend - back in October of 07 - I bought my first blu-ray player (the $600 Panny 10A) right before our 18month anniversary, boy, did she get upset.

But I've yet to hear any complaints about the way I've done anything here from the women who come by - maybe the occasional remark about the panels on the walls, but that's to be expected! The Dynamo is a beautiful little WAF-acceptable sub (ironically enough). Alas, there you have it. Although I am glad when I get the occasional BR movie from them. And as far as talking with them about the tech? Forget it! I can't talk to nobody about this tech outside these forums! I need a real-life A/V buddy.

[FIDDYPOP]

what does waf stand for? I understand you mean wife or sig other. My wife is cool about my toys though. Most of them were here before she was.

[Intamin]

Originally Posted by FIDDYPOP

what does waf stand for? I understand you mean wife or sig other. My wife is cool about my toys though. Most of them were here before she was.

WAF= Wife acceptance factor

[hoogoosedmoose41]

over here its more like SWMBO

= SHE WHO MUST BE OBEYED

[JJ]

Originally Posted by hoogoosedmoose41

over here its more like SWMBO

= SHE WHO MUST BE OBEYED

And you got away with that gorgeous XBR4, the Rotel amp, and that Velodyne sub? You, my good sir, are one helluva negotiator.

[Infrared Sight]

If my wife ever gets in my way she knows it's five across the eyes from me to her. Seriously, she knew what she was getting into when she married me so if she doesn't like it tough luck I say. I make the majority of the money, so I buy the majority of the things as in home theater things and thats that.

[Blu-Dog]

Originally Posted by Intamin

I was reading one of the subwoofer threads, and it got me wondering, how many of us have to deal with the WAF? If you have to deal with it, how stingy is she; does she show interest in your gear or could care less?

We bought a new house, started decorating it. She likes music and great sounds for movies, but didn't want to spend a fortune.

So we went looking at Klipsch Reference, and Polk, stuff like that. She hated the look.

I wound up with top of the line Definitive, Sonus Faber, and Vienna Acoustics, because the looks are astounding. She prefers quality over discounts, and made me be sure the tech specs were up to snuff for the price, then left me along. Somewhere in there, she told me to get the JL Audio Fathom, as she hates large, ugly subs.

Yes, I am lucky...

[Lucy Diamond]

I agree with the 3rd post.

I am taking care of all this stuff now, before we find eachother.

I have learned with people in general that it is best not to discuss these things with people who aren't into it and even when you find someone who is, you still run the risk of hearing "But you already HAVE a receiver...you don't NEEEEEEED another one."

In any case, I don't drink alot, I don't go to bars, I have NEVER done any drugs and I have never and will never womanize, so if she has a problem with audio gear when I find her, then it is her problem...not mine.

Besides, I'd never go nuts buying stuff just for me with someone in my life.

Of course...the last FIVE women I've dated were all raging closet coke-head alcoholics...so I've learned to not care. Besides, it is my guitar gear I need to be concerned with. My theater stuff has always been modest, but I have a guitar rig that would make Steve Vai circa '88 blush.

I don't know why they always pick the $3500.00 handmade Mesa/Boogie to put there drink on top of!?!?!

[Halcro 1]

My wife is pretty good ,,, she said if the Halcro sounds better then its ok ... What more could you ask for...

[mdabb]

I also have to admit I'm a lucky guy as well ....... no complaints here except that my wife has no interest in this hobby at all. That's perfectly OK with me but it does get lonely.

Here I am with my tail all wagging and I go to talk about it with her and the reply usually is, "that's nice"...............

Anyhow, we don't put limits on each other and if we can afford it why not ? I do mention ahead of time before purchasing but I am guilty of not always telling her just how much I spend. I like to live dangerously

[Intamin]

Originally Posted by mdabb

Here I am with my tail all wagging and I go to talk about it with her and the reply usually is, "that's nice"...............

Don't you hate that? That's the exact same response I get, or I just get stared at like I'm crazy, and then I shut up