Is the idea of audiophile listening a dying concept as boomers die off?

Also often, like it or not, many of us tend to be like our parents. My Dad was an audiophile. One of my sons is.  Is this proof of anything given my admonition of close orbits when collecting data, Nah? Yah?

@nitrobob

Agree with your comment. I am 57 and have kids in college or just out. None of them have a decent stereo and they have very little interest in one. I have tried to get them interested and even have equipment I could give them. I guess it's just not cool anymore. Headphones and bluetooth speakers seem to be the norm. When I was in college about every dorm room had some kind of stereo and we went from room to room listening. Times have changed for sure.

I upgraded all my equipment once the kids got older and started driving etc. I think that is pretty normal for our generation but not sure if the younger gen will do this when they are our age.  Various streaming devices with wireless speakers seem to be the more likely path for younger generations. The one thing I do see is a fair amount of younger people buying vinyl. There is interest there but hard to tell how much. 

I don't think its dying at all, it is certainly changing.

The thing I find the most disturbing is that I've been asked "Yeah it sounds amazing but where is the video?"  I just shake my head and reply "If you can't see it then this is not for you."

Regards,

barts

@rcm1203 😂 I respect your brutal honesty!

I don’t think so. But this thread made me think back to the first high-end audio store I visited in the mid 80’s. I remember listening to a MacIntosh rig - separates- a - Linn TT, and I think some Cerwin Vegas (horns?)

I think the Mac gear was $5K each. Pre, amp, Cd player

Mesmerizing.

I bought some mid fi home audio gear but also 2 pretty decent custom car installs from them including the same Luxman/Alpine head unit that came with Lambo’s back in the day.

Anyway, that store is still there, sound hounds in Victoria established in 1973