Loomisjohnson:
I also read the npr article and was surprised at the $200 million figure as well; but I have no hard numbers. Just seems like from being in this hobby and actively attending audiophile events and field trips, etc. that the industry would have higher sales. On the other hand, from going to the same events, etc. that I mentioned, and talking to well respected professionals in the industry--this industry IS contracting. Notwithstanding, I would still be interesed in the definitions used by npr to determine what the basis of the $200M figure was.
Also, contracting or not, I enjoy this hobby and the people involved in it and have happily made, for me at least, a significant commitment of time and resources to the hobby with no regret.
I also read the npr article and was surprised at the $200 million figure as well; but I have no hard numbers. Just seems like from being in this hobby and actively attending audiophile events and field trips, etc. that the industry would have higher sales. On the other hand, from going to the same events, etc. that I mentioned, and talking to well respected professionals in the industry--this industry IS contracting. Notwithstanding, I would still be interesed in the definitions used by npr to determine what the basis of the $200M figure was.
Also, contracting or not, I enjoy this hobby and the people involved in it and have happily made, for me at least, a significant commitment of time and resources to the hobby with no regret.