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In Reply to: My brief California Audio Show 2014 Impressions.. posted by rebbi on August 19, 2014 at 06:34:21:
Without actual counting I'll guess I attended CES Vegas about 15 times, THE Show at either Vegas or Newport about six times, and the Stereophile Show in LA or San Francisco four times. Certain trends are consistent.
Loud demos - It is a well-known dealer trick that one system played slightly louder than another will likely be chosen by the customer. That happens in direct A/B listening. So when you are coming from another room at a show the demo had better be really loud to make sure you'll notice and be impressed.
Popular demos - Not sure how this happens but every year there seems to be a hand full of selections that most demos want to play. This could be helpful if you were only comparing one or two systems, but after hearing one song 8-10 times it can become a bit boring.
"Hogging" the sweet spot - This happens at my local audio club meetings also so it must be a common human trait. Some folks don't realize it is not a personal demo just for them. They may occupy the prime listening seat for number after number, even when another attendee offers up their own music selection to audition.
Loud conversations during demos - This is my biggest gripe. Certainly attendees will have lots of questions so why not ask them of the dealer/manufacturer between selections, at the back of the room, or better yet outside? I couldn't guess how many times I've had someone stand between the listening seats and the speakers while having a conversation during a musical selection. I understand the CES is different, there manufacturers are intent to attract new dealers or answer questions from existing ones. So many will have a suite with two rooms so the second room can accommodate business. But at CES other dealers could be in attendance to judge if they'd like to consider that product so how can they listen carefully?
Now don't assume from these negatives that I'm down on shows. They can be a wonderful resource. I've met old friends and made new ones at shows. I've been able to learn about unknown or unfamiliar products. And just a few times I've heard a system that actually sounded musical and entertaining. ;^)
"The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing, if you can fake that you've got it made." Groucho
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