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What do you do when the kids come along?

Dear Friends,
Soon in a matter of 6 weeks I will be celebrating my nuptials and if all goes well I believe I can see kids on the horizon. I am curious how the birth of a new child may change your audio experience. I am wondering this since my speakers were bought used from a gentlemen on this web site (hi bruce, love the speakers) who sold them when he had his first child. Will I ever have time to listen to my music again? Is this yet another thing they didn't tell me about when I popped the question?
JD
jdwek
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artemus_5
412 posts
 
Hdm's advice is right on. I did this with my kids also and it works.
sugarbrie
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My father always played classical music late at night. When my parents went to bed, they would always find me asleep at the top the stairs. I would sneek out there to listen.
djohnson54
372 posts
 
Hdm's probably right about children and my daughter would probably sleep through it ... but my wife wouldn't. You can always invest in a good pair of headphones though.

I think you have to be careful when the kids are very young but, if taught properly, about the care of equipment and the joys of music, you'll be surprised at how young they can pick this stuff up. My eight year old has adjusted fine to a recent change in preamps, knows how to handle cds properly and operates the cd player perfectly. Se definitely knows who Britany Spears and NSync are but she also knows who Mozart, Beethoven and Mussorgsky are too.

Dick
pkaram
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The only way you will be able to enjoy audio is to have a dedicated listening room away from the children. Otherwise, your equipment will constantly be at risk - especially if you have a turntable in your gear - they like to touch everything. Soon you will have cookie crumbs in your CD player. Also, you won't have the silence required for serious listening.
jeffloistarca
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I have three kids, now 8, 10, 12. I've never "childproofed" my stereo or my house. Teach them not to touch what isn't theirs, that way you can take them to friend's houses etc without having to worry they'll trash the place. I don't have a dedicated room, the system is out where all can use it. One rule: don't touch dad's turntable. When they reach 10 years old, build them their own system for their room, we need to encourage the young'uns to take part in our hobby.
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