Lack of Female Representation

This has always puzzled me as well; it's not like women can't tell the difference in sound quality of various gear, and I'd think most of those would prefer something that sounds better than something else. So I don't know why this seems to approach 100% male audiophiles; I wish more women were into it.

'Half the 'Goners are women'? Maybe so, but I'd like to see how that statistic was arrived at. Half the people at audio shows and in hi-fi shops sure are not women; more like 5% from my observations. And explaining is explaining, I don't care if it's a man or a woman - never could understand this 'mansplaining' stuff... 

I tend to listen to sounds. My wife tends to listen to lyrics. Together we make a pretty good team.

Kindest Regards,
Mike

I think this thread is a good example of why most people (regardless of gender, ethnicity or age) think twice before posting. I bet there's a damn sight more knowledge, experience and wisdom among the lurkers than there is among the sum of contributors. It's just unfortunate that so many threads get dominated by the blowhards or descend into a war between two factions.
A bit of humility would go a long way for all of us... and then maybe the membership might be a little more diverse and we might all learn a little bit more... not holding my breath.

Please don't encourage them into the hobby. My time listening to music is first the thorough enjoyment of the music and the very close second is not having to be in the room with my wife. My wife could not tell the difference between am radio and my reference system. Same way she cant tell the difference between 4k, 1080p, or analog tube tv. Some have and some will tell me she can but she doesn't care. I will challenge you on that maybe, as soon as i find something she does care about other than bitching every second. 

This is working out like one of those congressional hearings on women's rights and health issues using an all male panel, backed by all male "experts."

The irony abounds.......

All the best,
Nonoise