The best State or region for Audiophile

nolacap
Agreed- Live music is everywhere in N.O. Besides Wilson Audio, which Audio dealers/retailers are left?  Happy Listening!

There's also Richie Savoie's in Elmwood. That's about it.

ordinarily audiophiles live in a perpetual state of confusion and or needless change.

yep. i'm guilty.

as for residency, the Sunburn State has to get my vote. at least for now.

Upsides:
no state income taxes.
right to work state.
housing is cheaper than most places.
weather is decent, but yes, it do get warm.
water sports cross every associated genre.
fishing and hunting nearly everything but Moose and Brown bear abounds.
new sporting interests - Python hunting!
every sport is played year round.
power is cheap.
Gas is as cheap as it is anywhere in the US which surprises me as I'd think the left coast would be far less expensive.
one can still buy whatever firearms they wish, within reason and there are no mag capacity restrictions.
roads due to little or no ice are usually in very good shape without potholes or patches every 30ft.
Highway speed limits were all raised.
loads of fresh produce and fruit abound year round.
numerous 'Theme Parks' open year round.
nature walks are short as nature is often very close by.
every retail outlet sells bug spray. I think you can buy it at McDonalds and Burger King.
AC units are priced competitively.

downsides;
the only cheaper places to live are Arkansas and Mexico and both require the need for a second language skill.
due to tourism the roadways are littered with folks with very questionable driving skills all winter long.
the blue and silver hair account for those with bad driving skills during the fair weather periods.
numerous 'Theme Parks' open year round.
instead of potholes we have sink holes which can at times, swallow whole houses or cars.
Bugs.
Pythons.
our Earthquakes are usually less than 3.7 on the Richter scale so houses are usually where you left them.
nature walks are shorter in most of the state as the critters come to your house instead of you going into their's.
occasionally during mating season, alligators & snakes may accessorize lawns and pools but this comes without charge for the home owner.
quiet quality AC is a must!

@ blindjim 

I agree with you on most points.

I had traveled to Florida, SC, NC last January.

I am tempted to live there after finding cheap gas prices.

But I do not like the possible evacuation due to strong Hurricanes.

Somebody asked me worst region for audiophile



It’s a fun thread.

What is the worst State or region for Audiophile? ...Hurricane Alley?


My take of worst region for audiophile is Southern California.

Electricity and housing costs are expensive over there.

Property tax and state income tax also make living there expensive.


There is also high danger of earthquake which can ruin your audio system.

It is also pretty hot during summertime not good for using Class A amplifiers.


The weather is so good to do outdoor activities and do surfing on the beaches.

Why you want to stay inside listening to music in Southern California.

As an avid audiophile, it is the last place to move to.

My son got master degree in Engineering from UCLA, I do not mind visiting there for few days from time to time but I will not take permanent residence there period.