In this video I break down the “7 Deadly Sins” of audio—aka the most common ways people (and companies) get cooked in this hobby. First up is greed: the constant urge to buy more IEMs, tips, DACs, and cables even when one working set is technically enough. I’m not immune either—I’ve spent over $500 on tips alone. And on the industry side, brands spam releases to cover every price point and “sound slot,” which floods the market with samey products and confuses buyers. Add boutique upcharging and snake-oil shilling (yes, $500–$1000 cables), and you’ve got the perfect money pit. Then I hit gluttony (overconsumption of gear and even reviews), sloth (companies avoiding real innovation because the current cycle still prints money), and lust (tunnel-vision obsession + FOMO over the new shiny). After that: envy (hating on other people’s gear or success—like the Estrella collab drama), wrath (QC failures and bad support turning into rage posts), and pride (acting like your taste is objectively superior in a hobby that’s literally subjective). The takeaway is simple: don’t be an ass, stop feeding hype unless it’s earned, and remember to enjoy the music.