Why do almost all women today hate home audio?

My wife likes good music and good sound but is completely uninterested in gear. Of course, I’ll make the point that the gear is how you GET the good sound, but that argument seems to be unpersuasive. :) Anyway, I’m just happy she tolerates my big speakers -- and has even commented on how nice they sound.

Are you all saying the fact they are born evil has nothing to do with it? My late wife once gave me a "honey do" list a full 92 items long. Not one of them was to go out and purchase a new stereo component, not even after completing all 92 tasks. Now don’t get me wrong. I’d give up all my current system to be able to spend ten more minutes with her, but whether you like it or not, any rationale person or audiophile has to sorrowfully admit the entire gender was born under a bad sign. The OP’s subject of this thread is simply proof of the pudding.

This above does not apply to Michelle Pfeiffer, Emmylou Harris, or Anne Hathaway, any of whom can clearly do no wrong, not withstanding one being a country western singer.

Mike

My wife hates my hifi...never sits to listen and thinks it's ugly and takes up too much space. I can concur with the OP 100%...

First because unlike men, something in their brain does not ’click" when it comes to enjoying music more because of the better sound quality of a hi-end stereo. They can hear it, but just don’t care.

Second they aren’t into "equipment", whether cars, power tools, etc. the way men are.

Make the aesthetics of the system a beautiful part of the home. Get her involved in auditioning new music. Let her choose the next live concert. Get her opinion on new 30-day loaners as to whether you keep the item or not. 

Chances are that if you are a bit older her hearing may be better than yours. Let her know how valuable her opinion is to your hobby. Let your system be a part of evenings with friends playing the music THEY WANT TO HEAR.

Get creative!