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?
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I have a realtor who sends me MLS listings in our area so we can track the approximate value of our home.  Over the past 3 years I have yet to see a pair of stereo speakers pictured in any room of their house.  I will see $5,000 entertainment cabinet with a wide screen TV and they are listening to the TV speakers.

Based on this, there aren't many audiophiles period.  You would think retailers would be doing some direct mail advertising to affluent areas to spark interest.  Based on this, I don't know how retailers even exist.  I would think manufactures would help them to advertise their businesses and sound systems as a new platform for entertainment.