What happened to all the highend stereo shops

It often isn’t just the young who don’t have a stereo system prominently and proudly displayed in the living room any more. People in their 40s and beyond are content to have a tiny Bose radio or Bluetooth type speaker in a large room for their main listening. I know people in their 60s who have downsized from a decent stereo system to this. It’s like they have given up on having a good sounding system.

I am not a bigot. I am not prejudiced against the poor. I am the poor. I am disabled and retired. I am a veteran. I have to live on a fixed income. I am only stating what is right and what is wrong ! I'm only stating what is God's law ! And yet some on here are defending that disparaged group! That group is rebellious against God! And yes, I am concerned about it ! I fear no one. I fear for our youth whom are misled and groomed for this culture. Yes perhaps it has nothing to do with Hi-Fi. I'm just pointing out the obvious with our younger generation !

 On a brighter note, unfortunately I had to sell a really awesome boxed set of Bill Evans Trio CDs awhile back. 

If I have offended someone, then maybe they need to step back and rethink their position?

What's worse, is those here that agree with my position, will not speak up for fear of ridicule and retribution! That's what we call the silent MAJORITY! 

@thefile

I don’t understand how someone can buy an expensive piece of audio equipment and not audition it in their system first. Many places today, you buy it and your stuck with it. OH yes you can sell it on Audiogon or eBay. Reviewers are nice and give good reviews but the problem I have is the equipment they are auditioning is on their system in their treated music room which is going to be different than what you have.

I haven’t either but as I haven’t been involved in audio very long (+/- 15 years) I’ve attributed my lack of understanding in this regard to lack of experience/expertise. I find it encouraging to read your post even though it describes a frustrating scenario.

@brewerslaw

I understand not wanting to tie up 25k+ in a set of speakers they might not sell but I’m not sure who’s dropping that kind of money without being able to hear them. It’s like a self-fulfilling prophecy.

 

What other conclusion can be drawn except that there must be enough people who are sufficiently wealthy to support such a business model?  I'd be interested in knowing. 

Charliee , I have the proper news. I am awake! One needs to see what is going on EVERYWHERE. Are we supposed to just ignore it and stand by doing nothing ? WRONG ! 

 If you know enough to not watch or believe the news, then why aren't you spreading the word ?

 Once again, the silent MAJORITY!

@crlambert 

You seem like a sincere person but this isn't the place to discuss interpretations of religion. You seem like a decent guy, just trying to live your life...consider this: relieve some of the burdens you believe have been placed upon you because I don't believe its your calling to save the audiophile community from some imagined, threatening horde.