People are generally not exposed to high end audio, there are so few high end salons. When and if they come across a high end audio salon, they are confused about the gear and really do not have any idea what they are looking for. Let alone, their ears are not educated to the finer details of audio listening. Sometimes they are attracted by the marketing appeal of a mainstream distributor or manufacturer, which may not necessarily sell a good product (for the sake of staying out of trouble, I will not mention any particular manufacturer or brand).
Many have not heard a good 2-channel system and have curiosity in multi-channel systems, caused by the recent mainstream hype stemmed from Home Theatre. When you think about it, people frequent movie theatres and they desire to duplicate that experience through Home Theatre.
It takes considerable effort, experience, and expense to develop a good high end hoem audio system. Many do not have the time to putforth that effort and as we all know, there are few shortcuts. When you finally get their attention, they must deal with WAF (Wife Acceptance factor).
Have you noticed that there are few women in this cottage high end audio industry? That is not the same in Home Theatre, if you don't believe me, just visit Circuit City's DVD department and see the many women shopping for DVD movies.
Many have not heard a good 2-channel system and have curiosity in multi-channel systems, caused by the recent mainstream hype stemmed from Home Theatre. When you think about it, people frequent movie theatres and they desire to duplicate that experience through Home Theatre.
It takes considerable effort, experience, and expense to develop a good high end hoem audio system. Many do not have the time to putforth that effort and as we all know, there are few shortcuts. When you finally get their attention, they must deal with WAF (Wife Acceptance factor).
Have you noticed that there are few women in this cottage high end audio industry? That is not the same in Home Theatre, if you don't believe me, just visit Circuit City's DVD department and see the many women shopping for DVD movies.