"Audio is not to blame" — On overly fastidious justice and the "tolerance" of adults who love their hobbies.

Hello! This is Re:NISSAN from Re:Tech Japan. Thank you for always reading. I was reading someone's NOTE the other day and I was a bit shocked, or perhaps I should say, it really "hit home." That's why I decided to write this. (This is a boring topic this time, so don't say "as always" lol)

The current trend in the world is that high-output cars are evil (bad for the environment), and low fuel consumption (eco-friendly) is the only justice.

I apologize for the generalization, but capitalism was originally developed with individual desire and freedom as its driving force. However, in today's world where systems have become too sophisticated, companies seek "maximum efficiency" and governments prioritize "risk management." As a result, under the banner of "environmental protection" and "compliance," society is becoming one where individual "freedom" is no longer permitted. This is truly a "socialist" structure where the individual is regulated for the sake of the whole.

From the perspective of someone who tinkers with cars DIY and pursues individual tastes, this feeling that "the end point of capitalism is socialism" feels terrifyingly real.

This story seems like it will get long, so I'll save it for next time. This time, it's about complaints regarding sound leakage from car audio. (It's a small thing, lol)

1. The shock of the phrase "Sound leakage is an insult to the artist" I was surprised when I read someone's NOTE the other day. Many people were agreeing with an article that argued, "Sound leaking outside the car is outrageous. It is an insult to the artist." Certainly, I understand the feelings of those who love silence and those who are strict about manners. However, I felt a bit sad about the trend of labeling "playing audio or subwoofers" as evil across the board.

2. Confusing "sound to show off" with "sound to enjoy" For example, show cars with large speakers lined up in the rear hatch. They are full of a spirit of service. At events or specific locations, they are trying to "share" the world they built by spending a lot of money. That is a kind of culture and entertainment. On the other hand, what we are doing with DIY is "audio for ourselves." How can we spend the best time in the driver's seat as reasonably as possible? We love the process of pursuing the "reason and justification" for that.

I think it's a waste to give up on a subwoofer just because "a little sound leaks out."

3. The only free space: "At least inside the car, it should be fine" In modern housing conditions, it is often difficult to play loud music at home. "At least inside the car, it should be fine"... That phrase a senior once said to me is still a truth today. Of course, it is common "manners" to turn down the volume when passing through town or busy streets so as not to bother pedestrians. However, there is no sin in the audio itself. The problem should lie in the TPO (Time, Place, Occasion) of the person using it.
Even if it's unavoidable that some bass leaks, a system where you can hear the artist's voice is clearly not audio for oneself. It's a sound pressure that is painful for the driver themselves (lol). Playing that in the city was likely intended as a service by the person, but it became a forced sale of sound.

For example, if a painter spilled paint in the city, that would be a crime. But if it were a large painting, it might turn into something moving.

4. The fading "virtue" and the redefinition of "tolerance" In Japan recently, public safety has changed, and the old virtue of "it goes without saying" is collapsing. That is precisely why I tell myself recently that we need a little more "tolerance," rather than just pushing our own justice of "this is how it should be" onto others. There is no need for everyone to fall together. I want it to be a world where people who work hard can move one step forward for their efforts.

"I endured it, so it's unfair that that guy is doing something like that!"

I tend to think things like that myself.
That's not it; I should recognize that that guy made those efforts and ingenuity. He's an amazing guy. (I am trying to be able to think that way lol)

There shouldn't be that many things that are essentially forbidden.

The freedom to play audio and the manners to maintain silence. I believe that the "tolerance" of an adult who loves their hobby is not to deny the coexistence of both, but to acknowledge each other's territory and boundaries.

After all, hobbies are essentially useless for living.

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