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?
rockysantoro

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The market is evolving away from brick and mortar, with direct to consumer, active speakers, and lifestyle type components.

The latter two is a response to the younger generation being less interested in audio as a serious hobby, but a group nonetheless with some bucks and a desire for nice sounding units. The industry is smart to see the shift, as these sales can compensate for the lower demand powered by us passionate hobbyists.