What's going on with the audio market?


Recent retail sales reports are very bad and I am hearing that sales for audio equipment have been nonexistent over the past few months.  I also see more dealers putting items up for sale here and on other outlets.  Even items that have traditionally sold quickly here are expiring without being sold. 

To what would you attribute the slowdown?  Have you changed your buying habits for audio equipment and, if so, why? 
theothergreg

Showing 1 response by jbrrp1

56, 28 (for serious high end stuff), ~10.

I am fortunate to have growing discretionary income, so I have been buying some very good equipment at very good discounts to retail of late.  The problem is that we are all also having to sell our stuff for stronger discounts to retail than ever before.

I so think age demographics are a factor.  My kids have zero interest in hearing their favorite music played any better than off of their Mac Pros.  Same goes for all of their friends.  It is sad to me (and particularly grating on the ears!), but we each choose what we want.