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mrstampe wrote:
 That's kind of cynical, don't you think? I'm sure you couldn't find true audiophiles in their teens and early twenties in any of the post-WWII decades. There will always be generational shifts and cycles, but today's age bracket that gravitates toward messy loud distorted car bass will mature. An interest in accomplishing something special in SPL will evolve for some into an interest in achieving something special in musical accuracy.
Also, technology has allowed for greater music access and portability than ever before. These new outlets expose the computer-reliant generations to far more than what the major record labels produce to maximize profit and FM play to the masses. Independent and international music have enriched the musical palate much more today than was ever possible before. I think that greater access and portability will ultimately widen interest in reproducing quality music at home, and eventually promote growth in the audiophile community. At least, that's my hope... |
I totally agree Mark!
I'm brand new to this Forum but I've been around for a while on other Audio forums.So from my observations theres alot of youngersters (20-30) out there that still want to learn about better sound reproduction . To me while they keep asking questions its a good sign that there's still love in this hobby .
Your quote :-Independent and international music have enriched the musical palate much more today than was ever possible before. I think that greater access and portability will ultimately widen interest in reproducing quality music at home, and eventually promote growth in the audiophile community. At least, that's my hope
Personally the mention of
international and home rings so true in your quote.My own experience since having the internet in the last six years has broaden my system with tweeks and mods(sound stage seperation,clarity) ,let me find new music sources and artists that i didn't even now existedin the States,to the stage where my collection of music is now 500% CD/SACD/DVD-A stronger .
At
home my father started me down the trip of sound enlightenment back in the late 60's and now out of three daughters my 19 year old youngest has started the trip also and I possibly believe she has a better ear than myself. So keep the faith and will keep hoping together.
Rick