Why Don't More People Love Audio?


Can anyone explain why high end audio seems to be forever stuck as a cottage industry? Why do my rich friends who absolutely have to have the BEST of everything and wouldn't be caught dead without expensive clothes, watch, car, home, furniture etc. settle for cheap mass produced components stuck away in a closet somewhere? I can hardly afford to go out to dinner, but I wouldn't dream of spending any less on audio or music.
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Showing 4 responses by donjr

This question could be asked by a wood worker, baker, gamer, quilt or model maker. Here's you answer. It's expensive and you sit on your arse to do it.
My boss has clearly stated to me "I don't like music." I did not know this opinion was even possible and in my 46 years on this planet its the first time I've heard of this. I would imagine there's more people out there like this but I doubt ill ever meet another in my lifetime. No sense in trying to convert someone who probably never even turned on the car stereo.
Good point Mapman. I know plenty of music lover's that don't think twice about the sound. They're probably the lucky ones.

I fell into it at a very young age because I was the youngest of 5 music lover's so I was surrounded by music and a stereo in each bedroom. If it weren't for that who knows what would have happened. My parents weren't into music much at all, just my grandmother who would play Perry Como, the piano and would sing to us. (I know is misspelled Perry's name but.....).
It's a great hobby for all of us but some people like to be more active in their bobbies. We don't tend to share but amongst ourselves on these forums. A wood worker or model builder likes to create and show off. We create our system but tend to keep it a secret. I fully understand why there's not more audiophiles. Some people just don't have the time, money or interest. My last boss to,d me he didn't like music. Now there's a question. Who doesn't like music?