Encouraging people to consider a traditional 2 channel stereo system.


IEMs, headphones, streaming by phone...if someone even listens at all.

How can we as enthusiasts in this hobby get people interested in a more traditional 2 channel stereo setup using speakers and associated gear? 

Even cheaper ChiFi sounds pretty good compared to what some of us had when we first started but it doesn't take a fortune to build nice sounding systems that work well and can be enjoyed for many years. 

What can we do to support this hobby, its gear manufacturers and promote physical media too although many may prefer streaming?  

Essentially, promoting a gateway into the hobby as well as a pathway for growth and upgrading over the long term?

 

agwca

Showing 1 response by sbsail9

nonoise - yes - But I think it goes deeper. Old people, like me and others, still value and evaluate music from the standpoint of a live performance. In my case LA Phil, Hollywood bowl and other venues. My goal is to imitate that. The best electronics are still an imitation. Things like the strike of a drum where the attack is a nuanced but present part of the sound. When you have no idea what real live music, regardless of genre, sounds like compressed digital over mediocre earbuds can and frankly does sound good. But not great. Many simply have no baseline comparison.