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?
You list IEMs, headphones and streaming as if they’re not valid ways of listening to, and enjoying music. The forums and media catering to these users have just as much enthusiasm and passion as those here using traditional systems, while generally being more open to others opinions and understanding that we all hear things differently. The kids are alright. |
The “what” is easy - expose them to the higher sonics of a well sorted high-end audio chain. It’s the “how” that’s difficult.
There’s also a very high-end head-fi audio market like in Headfonics or Headfonia |
@yakbob 100% |
30 years ago, elderly schmos endlessly deplored the "kids" lack of interest in cars. What they really meant was that no one under the age of 100 gave a crap about $200,000 faux-Foose hot rods being driven 100 miles a year to cars and coffees and small-town parades. Meanwhile, the kids were happily swapping, tuning and turbocharging all manner of humble Civics. But those aren’t real cars, you see! Rings a bell? |
