"In the 1970s and early 80s, buying a stereo system was an event. You walked into a specialist store, sat down, and listened for hours. The salesman knew every component by heart. You went home and saved up for months.

The equipment was built to last a lifetime. Some of it still sounds better than anything made today.
So what happened? How did we go from 45-kilogram receivers and hand-matched components to Bluetooth speakers and streaming algorithms? And who — or what — is really responsible?"—Famous Brands History

Hi-Fi: Why the Golden Age Lasted Only 10 Years — And Why It's Never Coming Back >

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Hi-Fi: Why the Golden Age Lasted Only 10 Years — And Why It's Never Coming Back

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Modern Walkmans ▶ Walkman.land

List of modern, post-mp3, current Walkmans cassette players

Modern Walkmans ▶ Walkman.land

List of modern, post-mp3, current Walkmans cassette players

1500万円の高級スピーカーのノウハウが詰まった5万円のスピーカー|DALI KUPID
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrD0OMKKpBE

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1500万円の高級スピーカーのノウハウが詰まった5万円のスピーカー|DALI KUPID

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Build Your Own Hi-fi Ear Defenders

An inexpensive solution to hearing well in loud environments

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