I personally think it starts with the Manufacturer. The greed line starts there and pretty much puts the squeeze on the Shops to survive. When a manufacturer demands 400% profit on a piece its all up hill from there.The hobby of of being an Audiophile is getting smaller and smaller. In order for the Audio Shops to survive,we all have to refuse to pay rediculous prices to the Manufacturer.This greed forces us to the used and online market. Sure its nice to sell a new pair of $35,000 speakers but why is it going up for sale a year later for $12000 ? Someones cashing in and its not the little guy!!!!!
What do audio shops need to do to survive ?
Take 2:
The Internet wave is going still, making it easier for us to buy practicaly anything, including high-end (and bad-end ) audio also.
There are difinite advantages to being able to walk in a shop, glance around, get helpfull friendly advice, and, without pressure, sit down for an audition. Problem is, this doens't happen very often...so...is there still a worthwhile value to brick and mortar shops?
The Internet wave is going still, making it easier for us to buy practicaly anything, including high-end (and bad-end ) audio also.
There are difinite advantages to being able to walk in a shop, glance around, get helpfull friendly advice, and, without pressure, sit down for an audition. Problem is, this doens't happen very often...so...is there still a worthwhile value to brick and mortar shops?