It takes a learned skill to appreciate music. If you never learned the skill you dont need an audiophile system.
Most people listen to "pop culture" music which requires no skill or time investment - very quick catchy 3 minute tunes.
As an example compare this with an opera singer who spends many many years learning to sing. It would be strange (and insulting to the singer) to think we could immediately appreciate that music with no investment. I would suggest it takes the listener many years to learn to hear and appreciate an opera singer. people dont invest that much time in music anymore and therfore have no need for high fidelity systems or ability to use them. Society is looking for quick gratification and music doesnt offer that. You need many many years of learning, education and patience which is a major commitment.
andy
Most people listen to "pop culture" music which requires no skill or time investment - very quick catchy 3 minute tunes.
As an example compare this with an opera singer who spends many many years learning to sing. It would be strange (and insulting to the singer) to think we could immediately appreciate that music with no investment. I would suggest it takes the listener many years to learn to hear and appreciate an opera singer. people dont invest that much time in music anymore and therfore have no need for high fidelity systems or ability to use them. Society is looking for quick gratification and music doesnt offer that. You need many many years of learning, education and patience which is a major commitment.
andy