Originally Posted by
Marco
However, I would say in terms of youngsters today that not all of them are as you describe. I've had a few round here, most recently a couple of Del's students and also some of her younger girlfriends in their 20s, and
having heard both of my systems, they can certainly appreciate a good sound!
Marco.
I can well believe that these young visitors made appreciative sounds about your set ups, but how many have asked you how they can get that sort of sound in their own homes? And are actively doing something about it? I'm not saying they can't recognise good sound when they hear it, just that they're really not that bothered.
'Music on the move' is where it's at for most kids, and this demand is fulfilled by smartphones, iPods etc, in conjunction with streaming services. And the sound they get is probably tailored for "whizz-bang listen to this" tunes. Values such as depth, imaging and soundstage mean nothing when walking to the bus stop.
Also for younger people, space tends to be in short supply (either still living at home or in a flat or starter home), so omly space for their clothes, iPad and X-Box. No way are they going to make room for speakers that remind them of grandma's chest of drawers
Always room for a big telly though
I just dropped in, to see what condition my condition was in
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