And don't why there aren't more females in the hobby.
But females generally have better hearing so it seems like something they could appreciate.
But females generally have better hearing so it seems like something they could appreciate.
Audiophile demographics?
Why are there a disproportional number of male audiophiles?
Not sure if this is a silly question, but speaking for myself, I have never met a female audiophile.
I am sure they exist, but their scarcity begs the question as to why.
Is it merely that men have more of the "mine is bigger than yours" mentality, do men love gadgets and tools or is it something more sinister?
Not sure if this is a silly question, but speaking for myself, I have never met a female audiophile.
I am sure they exist, but their scarcity begs the question as to why.
Is it merely that men have more of the "mine is bigger than yours" mentality, do men love gadgets and tools or is it something more sinister?
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I am a female audiophile. As to why there are so few ... I'm not sure myself, but the simple fact that the field is so heavily dominated by men is one reason, I think. Women are very aware of where they are not welcome, or where they MAY not be welcome, or where they may be denigrated, talked down to, patronized, or in other ways made to feel different or "other". Think of how people of color have to worry about being put down or subtly denigrated in situations where they are in the distinct minority. It's the same kind of dynamic at work. |
My wife is not an audiophile but she enjoys most music except rap. She is not into the technical aspects of the hobby. I just got back into it in the last year after a 25 year hiatus. I recently bought a turntable and started purchasing some of the vinyl I trade those many years ago. Now what my wife is really into is sports and much more than I am. She grew up a Rangers baseball fan. Yes she is probably smarter than me. She is a prolific reader and spent 40 years in radiology. But I am a lucky guy to have her if I might say so....! |
I always had music in the house growing up, an actually pretty awesome Magnavox cabinet TT and tuner. My love of music and equipment just kept on growing. My sister OTOH couldn't care less as an adult. My daughter grew up with a really good stereo in our house and would make requests from a very early age. She would actually sit and listen to complete albums at four years old. Now at 32 yo she still loves music, but it's in the form of "Alexia play Steely Dan Aja". Go Figure. My wife loves music as well, but very rarely sits and listens. Whatever is pouring out of the music room is good for her. She will not attempt to turn the rig on or change music if it is on. I've tried, but she has no desire to touch any of the gear. |
Have you seen some of the sound rooms, they scream nerd bachelor. Speakers in the middle of the room. Monoblocks on the floor, cables everywhere. |
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