Question Will Hi-Fi Disappear Within a Generation?

[davidf]

The place streamers are letting us down is the lack of availability of older movies.

But the younger generation doesn't want to watch older movies.

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

But the younger generation doesn't want to watch older movies.

Where true, that's their loss. My kids are in their twenties, but have great respect for a lot of older stuff - but then they were immersed in film from an early age!

 

[abacus]

But the younger generation doesn't want to watch older movies.

Have a look at film reaction channels on YouTube, where youngsters are also trying out old films and loving them, as it is totally new to them. (Remember, the youngsters take note of these channels and thus expand their horizons).
This also applies to music, where youngsters are being introduced to older music and loving it also.

Bill

 

[abacus]

HI-Fi on its own will reduce, but will still be there as it is already niche.
HI-Fi audio with video though will still be in there as youngsters like to see what is going on.
Many on here are probably more mature and don't even think about looking at what the youngsters are up to (Assuming they are not interested in older films and music), however start doing so and you will be amazed at just how much of the older stuff they are into.

Bill

 

[manicm]

But the younger generation doesn't want to watch older movies.

My 8 year old became a huge James Bond fan. He saw all the movies.

 

[RayP]

The place streamers are letting us down is the lack of availability of older movies.

If you have an AppleTV box there’s an app called CheapCharts that has a huge catalogue. Just checked Gone With The Wind and it’s available for £7.99.

They have sales and you can get films cheaper if you’re happy to wait. But of course you need an AppleTV box. £149. Subscription to Apple TV services not necessary.

 

[Jasonovich]

Just to touch base with OPs opening title.
The niche element of Hifi will either die with us or be passed on to our grandsons or granddaughters.

I have noticed a trend in some manufacturers, to make their brands more appealing to the young seedlings.
I'm alluding to all in one solutions, touche screens and intuitive interaction like those found on your smartphone.
Some deliberate social engineering and high profile marketing to capture the Buzz which is honey to young ums.

Once you haul in your net and captured significant mass.
You farm them, so they become receptive to the purer forms of Hifi, this will ensure longevity but if manufacturers close their eyes and do nothing, Hifi will continue to dwindle.