Are we reaching the end of High End Audio?

[nedrudrelyt]

High end audio will never die. The people that support this market are mostly well-off, houses paid for and a little cash in the bank. The recession may slow sales a bit but ultimately it will have no effect on the audio portion of it. The video side is another matter. Soon, we will probably see integrated panels that have no need for external boxes or any kind. Hopefully, able to decode all formats for video. The lack of proper pricing and monopolizing by Blu Ray will have a large part in where the video market goes. If they (BR) don't start catering to the consumer better, it will be ugly. But Blu Ray will probably be the last physical medium for video anyway. Personally, I can't wait until Blu Ray dies and we can get on with proper video distribution that provides the consumer with all aspects of what they need.

[wes]

I agree some people are still loaded and will want High End Audio, Cars, Planes Boats..... Its the middle End Audio taht will suffer the most as these consumers took a blood bath and are losing their jobs,...

[mabed]

keep your eyes on a site which will open up pretty soon hifimaven.com

I am the founder of the site, it will have some interesting features to promote and geographically locate dealers.

Mohammad Abed.

[wes]

Not any time soon, same as high end cars, boats, watches, pens and so on until people have money to throw out the window there will be high end audio on top of it it is entertainment