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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?

 

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kennyc
1,928 posts
 

Our audio chains are sonically optimized to each of our personal subjective preferences, so others demoing our systems the sonics may not resonate with them.

zx10
43 posts
 

I've always had a good 2 channel system at 79 in the old days 2 channel's all there was. Now my system will blow your socks off even if you're not wearing any. Music recording and concerts are always 2 channel. Also have a 9 channel Dolby Atmos surround system with Klipsch speakers for movies , TV shows and sports. The idea is the soap opera effect which immerses you in the experience but I don't like that for music because it doesn't seem real. Just me I guess 

 

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hilde45
5,391 posts
 

@cleeds

"Spotify HiFi." Ha-ha. So much for AI. 

Yes, Spotify does not yet offer lossless, but honestly, who cares? Get a decent setup with properly positioned speakers and reasonably decent equipment, and you’re off to experiencing good, involving sound.

I say "yes" to lossy formats if it helps people get involved. Less snobbery, more inviting and welcoming behavior. That can’t be so hard.

testpilot
991 posts
 

Just what our youth need more of……another isolated and sedimentary hobby.  

immatthewj
3,179 posts
 

Just what our youth need more of……another isolated and sedimentary hobby.  

Sedimentary?  Sedentary maybe?

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