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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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sebrof
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Good post.
I personally would substitute "music lover" everywhere you wrote "audiophile."

I have believed for a long time that many people are simply wired to connect with music more than others. That's my answer to the OP's question.
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sebrof
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I love to watch sports, both in person and (mostly) on TV. But I could care less if it's on a big screen, Hi Def, etc. My friend has a big screen Hi Def surround system and now that I think of it he chides me because I have, and am perfectly happy with, my lo def 20" screen or whatever it is with the TV speakers. His super system really does nothing to enhance my experience.
Never really thought of it before, but I guess it's similar to what Dalecrommie describes about his friend (except for the highly intelligent and exceptional money parts).
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