..if only the stereo stores would provide a jewelry counter amidst all those black boxes.
Why do almost all women today hate home audio?
Why do almost all (99%) of women never seriously, sit, and listen to home audio through even one album?
I knew many, many women that listened, and had there own stereos, in the late 60's and 70's.
They even had big record collections, and some even had real-to-real tape recorders.
Why did they disappear?
What changed?
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Complexity: Setting up a system was much simpler in the days of receivers, lampcord, and turntables with integrated tonearms. Now we have separates, 'girthy' cables, and computer audio. The complexity can be intimidating. Marketing: The ads and the appearance of the gear are designed to appeal to men. |
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theophile ... It all ads-up to more perceived return for the dollar spent on automobiles as opposed to Hi-Fi. Hence cars get the dollars and Hi-Fi doesn't.This assessment ignores a lot of very basic facts. For many Americans, they need a car to get to work, and they need a car to do even the most basic shopping. For them, a car is a practical necessity. Of course, the auto industry has been masterful in convincing many people to buy much more car than they need, but that's another matter. A hi-fi, however, is not a necessity for most people. It's a luxury. And because it tends to be enjoyed in private, it's just not likely to be considered a status item, as a car is. |
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