Creating Audiophiles, One Neighbor at a Time
From SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast · 45:54
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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! Ultra senior editor Jason Thorpe to talk about My Audiophile Neighborhood, his ongoing SoundStage! Global series chronicling what happens when he introduces friends and neighbors to better sound. But the conversation quickly becomes about something bigger: If we want hi-fi to thrive, how do we actually create new enthusiasts? Jorden and Jason discuss why good communication matters, why the hobby’s obsession with constant upgrading can work against it, the realities of the generation gap, and why advocacy has to extend beyond preaching to people who are already converted. Most importantly, they explore why praxis—putting ideas into action—is every bit as important as theory when it comes to bringing new people into hi-fi. Sources: Jason’s blog posts on SoundStage! Global: https://www.soundstageglobal.com/index.php/blogging-on-audio/181-jason-thorpe Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:36 Introduction to Jason’s audiophile neighbors 00:09:35 Wanting something but not knowing what 00:15:09 The importance of Orwell and engaging prose 00:20:04 The compulsion to upgrade is optional 00:25:35 The generation thing 00:30:02 The importance of advocacy 00:36:15 The importance of praxis 00:39:22 The importance of incentive structures 00:43:40 Outro music: "Kumare Brothers" by Dialgo
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