I’m 69, HS class of same. HiFi boomed as the pot smoking generation came along...not a coincidence IMO! The High End arose as my generation matured and prospered. The store where I work opened in 1975 and rode the wave. We are now ageing out and the current generation is not as into HiFi as we were...gaming is more their thing, and while many are just as into music as we were, the science of sound reproduction is less alluring to them. Or so it seems to me based on my observations and my own kids.
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?