>On the other hand this is why the hi-fi hobby is dying. The actual hobby (active music listening) is dying because it has a lot of competition in the entertai

>On the other hand this is why the hi-fi hobby is dying. The actual hobby (active music listening) is dying because it has a lot of competition in the entertainment space. That's why these days good speakers often part of home theater or computer setups, with a screen in between instead of standalone systems just for music listening. >The happy reality is that excellent audio reproduction can be achieved without spending much money; Indeed. But people often buy for social reasons, to boast in forum threads or to belong to a circle of elitist in those communities, it's also a status game.