In Reply to: What's keeping more people from becoming audiophiles? posted by scruffy_ on August 8, 2012 at 23:51:57:
Sitting in front of a stereo system and actually "listening" will never be in vogue. Its beyond the actual gear/system or prices.
Today's average Joe has way too many other distractions be it life in general, technology and maybe even the way popular music in general is presented. Music is more of a visual "package" these days with over the top performers/performances and the masses just don't care about perfect audio quality.
More so than it was in the 50-70's since there were fewer distractions and
smaller leaps in technology.
The computer and TV just might have a little to do with it.
I saw an a news clip of a texting competition held in NYC. Thats way more interesting than hearing nice music!
Someone under 40-45 could care less.
Edits: 08/09/12
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