Why Don't More People Love Audio?


Can anyone explain why high end audio seems to be forever stuck as a cottage industry? Why do my rich friends who absolutely have to have the BEST of everything and wouldn't be caught dead without expensive clothes, watch, car, home, furniture etc. settle for cheap mass produced components stuck away in a closet somewhere? I can hardly afford to go out to dinner, but I wouldn't dream of spending any less on audio or music.
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one can analyze the question until the cows come in , but there is an obvious answer.

people have different tastes. some like boats, expensive cars, art objects, etc. . those who are passionate about a particular hobby, may have no interest in another.

time is also a consideration. if someone is involved in other pursuits, there may be no time left for another hobby which is time consuming

think of a persons's available leisure time as a pie. the pie is divided into slices. each slice may represent a desired activity. for some, audio is not a desirable activity because other interests will supersede it.

it's just a matter of priorities.
Judging by how many posts this thread has received, I think many people do love audio.
And that's cool...strength in numbers is key. but let's make our voices heard!
My boss has clearly stated to me "I don't like music." I did not know this opinion was even possible and in my 46 years on this planet its the first time I've heard of this. I would imagine there's more people out there like this but I doubt ill ever meet another in my lifetime. No sense in trying to convert someone who probably never even turned on the car stereo.