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High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground?

This is a spin off from a meeting held by audio designers where the primary discussion was about high-end audio and how to get the younger generation interested & involved in high-end audio. One of the speakers mentioned that his son was not the least bit interested in his rig and if something was to happen to him, his son stated it all would be put up for sale on Ebay.

I thought it would be interesting to put this discussion forth to this audio community and to get opinions on the above subject. Are audiophiles a dying breed and what could rekindle this hobby for all new generations.
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hazyj
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Kids are distracted by so many things. Give them time and they'll figure out what they're missing.

It took a little while for me, but that ended when I heard my first live jazz show at an excellent intimate venue. While kids may not be interested in jazz much, they'd likely be thrilled by an excellent live show at an intimate dinner n jazz club. It's hard (even for kids) to ignore great sound if the food is good and the talent is amazing. Puts em in their place, if only for a fleeting moment or two.
hazyj
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Wwchange- I meant that if we're interested in bringing the kids along then WE have to pay for it! A small sacrifice considering the up-side IMO.
hazyj
90 posts
 
It doesn't have to be expensive by any means, but you do need to make the effort to look for cheaper live shows at the right venues depending on where you live. If you're interested in the upside of exposing kids to live tunes done right, you'll find a way. Just eat and/or drive less for a week. Or two;-)
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