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In the Thread: How would you handle it?

Post Subject: Teachable momentsPosted by JJ Triode on: 5/16/2013

I would side with zz: make no systematic efforts to educate Amy about the audio aspects of listening. Later, when (for example) hearing a particularly fine recording, she might become interested in what is different or why it is different from a "vandalized" recording. Then it might be an opportunity for some illustrative demonstrations and conversation. You might then even be able to explore with her how you came to feel this is all so important to you, since Sound is a big part of your life, and so part of the "territory" she has accepted. But it would be better, I think, not to try to change Amy's listening activity in any intentional way.

By way of my own experience, my wife grew up around hifi (her father was a music reviewer for a while, but not an audiophile) and appreciates my installation, even notices some changes and improvements when they happen, but does not pay any attention to the technology or require good sound quality at all times. It is similar with my teenage son. I think they are just "normal," like Amy.

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