Interesting topic, I am 50 and just spent the weekend over at a buddies house listening to his vinyl setup with 2 reviewers and well respected audio designer/builder. I enjoyed the gear and the people but the music was some of the worst I have heard. Just think if you are a young person interested in the hobby and all you hear at audio shows and read in online reviews is how something sounds with old classical, old jazz, new jazz, new classical, old jazz, new jazz, old classical, blah blah blah it’s no wonder younger people aren’t into it. I love the hobby and I am open to some of the older jazz and blues music but my listening this weekend was typical of audiophiles and what they tend to gravitate to. I almost feel not only do reviewers lead a lot of audiophiles down the wrong path on gear selection but also on what a lot of us are listening to as well by what they are referencing to what they used in the review...the recommended LPs in the magazines is the perfect example. My point is we need some younger reviewers, reviewing gear that’s more obtainable and most importantly talking about how the gear performs with music they are more familiar with.
Where are the young audiophiles?
I find it alarming that 95% of all audiophiles are seniors.According to a consultant at my local HI-FI store,young people don't seem interested in high-end equipment.They listen to music on their phone.Sooner or later, all the great neighborhood HI-FI stores will not be able to remain open. Kind of sad,don't you think?