No Audiophiles in Hollywood


A thought just came to me that a lot of movies show us the lives of fictional people doing the everyday things that real people do. However, we never see anyone sitting down and listening to a high end system.

The only thing that I can remember is when the billionaire played by Robert Redford put on an LP on what appeared to be a high end turntable in the movie "Indecent Proposal".

I have never seen exposed tubes on-screen, or an amp of any type for that matter. Big speakers, fuggedaboudit...it seems hifi does not fit the decor scheme of movie sets, or more realistically, audiophiles are rarer on earth than Klingons and Romulans and hollywood does not know of their existence.

It would seem that some of the well heeled actors, directors and producers would own a killer 2 channel system and periodically include one in a scene when the character has discretionary income.

We've all seen scenes with the wife complaining about the husband always watching sports, but never complaining about him pampering his hi-fi rig.

We've all seen characters with automobiles and other toys that we've envied, but never a stereo system to make you salivate.

Anyone ever see a hi-fi system onscreen worth mentioning?

Just a thought.
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They had a pair of Martin Logan's in Joey and Chandler's apartment on Friends for a season or two.
Does anyone know what turntable, Robert Redford played in "Indecent Proposal". I've watch that scene several times, but can't tell.
Marty,

I'm surprised they didn't go ahead and use it. Friends of mine were hired as technical advisors for a dance movie and none of their advise was taken unless it meshed with the director's ideas. Director would want someone to do something even though no dancer would ever do it, too bad.

This is why there are thousands and more young guys who think Brad Pitt is a tough guy because he was in "Fight Club" and beat people up.
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Readster,

I believe Robert Redfords table was an Oracle, dont know what the model was tho.