Had some friends come over to listen to music, and watch some music DVD's. I invited them 'cause they dig music but their little home "stereo" is just a little boom box.
We had a fine time and played lots of music and had good discussions. I realized later that they never ever mentioned the sound of my decent stereo and I was pleased by that. They weren't there to listen to "it" but to dig music and that's what they did. And I don't care about impressing anyone with gear. It was a given that this stereo would sound better than what they have and thus was never remarked upon.
I like that. But it seems different than what audiophiles report when they hear other people's systems. Hooray for "mere" music fans!