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The HiFi Five Podcast

Hi-Fi Five
High-End Audio
Audio Systems
Audio Equipment
Cables
Loudspeakers
Soundstage
Hi-Fi Audio
Psychoacoustics
Long-Term Loans
Audio Measurements
The Absolute Sound
Digital Audio
Vinyl
Consumer Electronics
Audio Shows
Audio Reviews
Power Cords
Network Switches
Horn Loudspeakers
Ciltech Master Crown Cables

Welcome to The HiFi Five, a live roundtable discussion show about all things high-end audio plus music recommendations, produced twice per month --the second and the fourth Wednesday of every month.

The HiFi Five is hosted/moderated by Ron Resnick, co-owner of WhatsBestForum and audio reviewer.

Our other chairs will feature one-time guests and recurring guests.

This show is educational: explai... more

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Latest Episodes

The HiFi Five Episode 42:  Truths About Cables

Guests:

Matthew Bond -- Founder and Designer, Matthew Bond Audio; formerly Founder and Designer at Tara Labs

Galen Gareis -- Designer at Iconoclast Cables; formerly Principal Engineer at Belden Wire &... more

This is the most actionable, answer-packed discussion about set-up issues and conundrums we all face ever recorded!

Guests:

Frank Doris --  Editor, Copper Magazine; Senior Associate Editor, Positive FeedbackPeter Noerbaek -- Founder and Designer, P... more

The HiFi Five Episode 40:  Are HiFi Influencers Breaking the Rules?

This episode shines a bright line on many questionable practices in the industry, and proposes a remedy.

Guests:

Frank Doris --  Editor of Copper Magazine, Senior Associate Editor... more

The HiFi Five Episode 39:  Is Vinyl All That?

Guests:

Jefferson Douglas -- CEO of Tubelandia Music

Mike Lavigne -- audiophile hobbyist

Amadeus Meitner -- Managing Director, EMM Labs and Meitner

Doug Schneider -- founder of SoundStage!

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Recent Guests

Matthew Bond
Founder and designer of Matthew Bond Audio, formerly Tara Labs
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Galen Gareis
Designer at Iconoclast Cables, former Belden engineer
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Ralph Karsten
Founder and designer of Atma-Sphere
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Bill Low
Founder and chief designer of Audioquest
Audioquest
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Eric Neff
Reviewer for HiFi Plus Magazine
HiFi Plus Magazine
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Frank Doris
Editor of Copper Magazine, senior associate editor of Positive Feedback, professional guitarist, original setup man for Harry Pearson
Copper Magazine / Positive Feedback
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Peter Norbach
Founder of PBN Audio, makes dynamic drivers, horn loudspeakers, electronics, and reconditions vintage turntables
PBN Audio
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Lee Scoggins
Reviewer for Positive Feedback and Setup Consultant
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Norman Varney
Founder of AV Room Service, acoustics, electrical, and setup expert
AV Room Service
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Hosts

Ron Resnick
Host and moderator with deep involvement in hi-fi community and dealer networks
Jay Caceres
Regular host and co-host with expertise in hi-fi content and show hosting
Danny Kaey
HiFi reviewer, regular host and panelist with hands-on experience in immersive audio

Reviews

2.6 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Arrogant Audiofiles

    They seem to ask for opinions and then make you feel stupid about your response. I felt bad for Dennis Burger. Seems like if you don’t have $100,000 in speakers you should sit down and shut up, because you “don’t know how to listen”.

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    skippyturtle
    United States6 months ago
  • Avg so far with possibilities

    I feel like the show is rushed. A lot of good questions are posed but like in the 2nd show, they’re answered once by the guest and they go onto the next question. I feel like any one of those questions could be a topic for a longer discussion where the guest as well as all the hosts could chime in on. Maybe it would be better if a few of those questions were selected as topics and have a group discussion on each with everyone contributing. Also, I feel the main host is trying to be too fast ... more

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    gd710eal
    United Statesa year ago

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The HiFi Five Episode 42: Truths About Cables
Q: Question 5: What should an audiophile consider when confronted with a spectrum of cable prices—from modest to extremely expensive?
The consensus is that price does not guarantee sonic superiority; listeners should focus on neutrally assessing cables in their own environment and consider value, alignment with their system, and how a given cable fits their budget and needs.
The HiFi Five Episode 42: Truths About Cables
Q: Question 4: How do you separate expectation bias from your desire to sell cables?
The group discusses maintaining honesty about biases, using repeated A/B or ABX testing with patience, and prioritizing listening over flashy measurements to ensure credibility with consumers.
The HiFi Five Episode 42: Truths About Cables
Q: Question 2: Can everything that matters sonically about a cable be measured objectively, or are there aspects we hear that resist measurement?
There is broad consensus that some perceptual effects, particularly how a cable affects time-domain behavior and micro-dynamics, are difficult to fully capture with current measurements; however, many participants believe that meaningful correlation can be achieved with advanced testing and careful methodology.
The HiFi Five Episode 42: Truths About Cables
Q: Question 1: If you were given a completely unfamiliar cable and asked to determine whether it was genuinely high performance, what objective measurements would you make first, or would you simply put it in a system and judge it by listening?
Most of the panel agrees that a mix of measurements and listening is best: measure key electrical properties like capacitance, impedance, and phase behavior to predict behavior, then validate with extended listening to gauge musicality and emotional impact in the user's own system.
The HiFi Five Episode 38: Buying Used Components and Repairs
Q: Topic number one, is buying used the most cost efficient and possibly the smartest way to build a high-end audio system?
The panel largely agrees that buying used can be cost-effective and allow experimentation, especially for hands-on buyers, but the suitability depends on the buyer's knowledge, ability to implement and the availability of support or warranty.

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This show provides lively, opinionated roundtables about high-end audio, often blending technical debates with practical, real-world insights. Episodes swing between deep dives into gear—such as DACs, loudspeakers, and immersion formats—and show reporting from major events, vendor experiences, and industry trends. A notable strength is the mix of engineers, editors, designers, distributors, and seasoned reviewers sharing hands-on perspectives, alongside a recurring emphasis on education for selecting gear, room handling, and building emotionally engaging listening experiences. The format is candid and debate-heavy, with frequent calls for transparency and practical guidance, and occasional focus on expanding audiophile culture to welcome ne... more

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2. Galen Gareis
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