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In Reply to: I have completely explained this several times; I guess you weren't tuned in posted by John Marks on September 20, 2014 at 07:48:14:
The phenomenal growth of the Headphone and dedicated Headphone amp market ? It would seem to contradict the long term trend towards portability, and decreasing quality of reproduction for the masses.
I agree with your premise in general and I observed a long time ago that HT has largely replaced "the stereo" as the aspirational entertainment purchase in the home. There has always been a conspicuous consumption element to electronics purchases for the home. It is much easier to justify spending household funds on a 50inch flat screen that will be seen by everyone entering the room, and can be enjoyed by the "family" than spending money on a dedicated 2 ch system, with but one sweet spot. In a sense this reality may be what is driving the Headphone market. The expenditure can be very modest to realize a tangible improvement. Headphones are solitary by design, but can also be enjoyed anywhere there is a table and chair. Both features make them very family friendly.
Best, Ross
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- How do you explain - - Ross 09:33:29 09/21/14 (1)
- That's easy. - DrChaos 10:47:18 09/22/14 (0)
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