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Interesting thought

Was reading a post on older men only enjoying the hobby of hifi audio and had a thought. I think part of the reason may be younger people have little to no exposure to hi end audio. So my thought is what if it was introduced to a bar setting. I’m not talking an extreme 2 channel system but a bar that advertises a higher end music system. I’m thinking it may attract some younger men and may stimulate an interest in the products. 

I think with technology today a great sound system could be installed with room treatments to provide a pleasant audio experience. 
Maybe this will be the birth of the hifi bar. Interest if any bar owners have a comment.

Maybe with a nice choice of bourbon. 
schmitty1
surfmuz
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Small doses of alcohol makes your senses sharper. Booze even considered to be doping in such sport as shooting and  archery... so if time to time you want a little boost of your hearing or perception nothing wrong with it. Some times a drink or two while listening could have effect similar to tube rolling :)
scchengmus
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How old were you when you first subscribed to TAS or Stereophile? And the ability to learn about the hobby from the internet?

16 - early 2000's
surfmuz
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To be an audiophile is not to own expensive components with great SQ but to have taste and ability of great music perception... both of my kids are audiophiles cause when they non intentionally listen to some of my music (most recent one is Sixteen Tons by The Platters and Handbrake by Micatone) they both was very curious who’s that singers and bands. The kids are 13 and 19 years old and they was very pleased with what they heard. 
pgaulke60
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@dill   I noticed the LA Bar photo has McIntosh equipment.

Last time I was in San Francisco I went to a wine bar / Tapas place right down near the ferries because the write-up about them talked about them having McIntosh in the place.  It was true, but they were having a private gathering at the time.  Hollow victory, but I'll be back to patronize the place.
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larry5729
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I have yet to see a pair of stereo speakers in a home.  

Dealers and manufacturers should chip in together to do some direct marketing.  Direct mail and not email marketing.  Invite people to an open house to discover music as a new entertainment platform.  When is the last time you saw a TV commercial promoting hi-fi stereo.  Sony, Samsung sure advertises on TV.

No matter why this hobby is not going anywhere.  I sometimes wonder if people are allergic to music?
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