Revitalizing AK
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DesertRatt
All Bark, No Bite!
Of course not! That's why you are here!
analogwisdom
When in doubt, stuff in a WIMA
I just had a look at the internet archive. AK was founded in 2002, correct?
In 2017, AK hit 10 million posts and 230,000 registered members. So, 15 years-ish to reach those numbers.
As of today, 7.5 years later, there are about 15.6 million posts and 355k registered members. If it keeps up, we should be on track to match or exceed those numbers from the first 15 years.
However, here's a Google Trends chart on popularity for the term "audiokarma" in searches.
Looks like, as far as Google searches are concerned, 2012-2013 was the "peak" of interest and has fallen off but leveled out since then.
We older folks created the technology that enables this form of listening. Rather than alienating those that use it, show them the alternatives that most of use and enjoy. Make a positive impression about life on AK.
It can sound really great! I did it all the time when I was traveling for work half of the year.
elliser1
New Member
I'm a very new member of AK (just joined today), so perhaps I can provide a bit of a younger new-to-the-hobby viewpoint. As someone recently starting from no audio equipment, it is daunting and often expensive to get into. New speakers are either something like a JBL/Bose bluetooth, or prohibitively expensive. Old speakers are increasingly difficult to find and often require some level of prior knowledge to get most out of them. For a lot of people, I would think that the convenience of some airpods and their phone far outweighs bulky, expensive, stationary, and (often) finicky setups. That said, vinyl is still huge, and I think a lot of crosley suitcase TT users will eventually desire an upgrade. AK is an incredible source of knowledge, and the people who would appreciate this forum (like me) will surely find it.
DesertRatt
All Bark, No Bite!
One more thing...
Today's communication world is image-driven and video-driven - not TEXT driven. Sure, we include pictures in many posts, but that's all secondary to the textual nature of a "forum." I wouldn't call AK "phone friendly," right?
Today's communication world is image-driven and video-driven - not TEXT driven. Sure, we include pictures in many posts, but that's all secondary to the textual nature of a "forum." I wouldn't call AK "phone friendly," right?
No Money
Super Member
I have been here for a while now so I'm going to make a couple of suggestions about ways to encourage people to stay here after they find the site:
Less of the "this is a Boys Club Only" attitude that is pretty strong amongst a subset of people here.
Stop bitching about young people and the way they listen. Streaming/headphones is great if you have to share accommodation with other people. A lot of younger people don't have the luxury of space to set up systems. See elliser 1 a couple of posts above
Ditch the "There's no good new music" attitude. It's wrong and you need to get out more.
Less of the "this is a Boys Club Only" attitude that is pretty strong amongst a subset of people here.
Stop bitching about young people and the way they listen. Streaming/headphones is great if you have to share accommodation with other people. A lot of younger people don't have the luxury of space to set up systems. See elliser 1 a couple of posts above
Ditch the "There's no good new music" attitude. It's wrong and you need to get out more.
YY1
Addicted Member
That looks surprisingly (or not) like a bell curve.
Chad Michael
Dissonant Rhino
Hi all,
Add me to the list of folks who were active 10 years ago, inactive then to now.
Add me to the list of folks who were active 10 years ago, inactive then to now.
DesertRatt
All Bark, No Bite!
Ok. So now it sounds like we are "missionaries" charged with bringing the "Good News" to the beautiful youngsters suffering with ipods in their ears? Let's divide up into pairs and go door knocking!
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nailer
audionerd
Will they hear us knocking wth their ipod plugged ears streaming tunes?
The Times They Are A-Changing.
However - the current system I am listening to is this one:
Marantz 6300
Bang&Olufsen MMC20CL
Sansui 990DB
Rogers BBC monitors Rogers LS 5/9 (321A /321B)
The Bluetooth generation grew up with poor sounding music. They got used to it. They do not miss finest quality sound.
It is how it is.
However - the current system I am listening to is this one:
Marantz 6300
Bang&Olufsen MMC20CL
Sansui 990DB
Rogers BBC monitors Rogers LS 5/9 (321A /321B)
The Bluetooth generation grew up with poor sounding music. They got used to it. They do not miss finest quality sound.
It is how it is.
Many many hrs of ipods and IEMs on ships.
Sounds great!
Better sound than of BBC monitors constructed and designed achieving the best sound by top engineers for more than three years?
Enjoy your ipod junk!