Reaction to Semiconductor Supply Chains Trouble Could Bring Future Glut

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George MacDonald

Enthusiast
Part of the issue is that Baby Boomers grew up in the golden age of music where top bands were curated, pampered and funded by major studios. So we got used to listening to great music -- and much of what we hear today, half a century later is that same music. Today's music is produced much more cheaply (mostly on laptops instead of recording studios) and mediocre songs are pushed through the streaming chain, get a single listen and that's it. So, why would anyone invest thousands to listen to junky music? The answer: Home theater bringing games and movies to life with chest thumping bass and 3D sound fields. Plus, Apple is pioneering spatial and lossless music that a good Home Theater system can really exploit -- Comparing it to stereo is like comparing stereo to mono recordings. There is no comparison.
 
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George MacDonald

Enthusiast
I am thinking that home audio industry will soon begin a major makeover as powered, wireless speakers take over. Apple sells its wireless HomePods for $300 -- and they sound great! IF they would expand that into 5-7 channels from the current stereo 2 channels, they could pose a very serious threat to traditional Home Theater setups.
 
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j_garcia

Audioholic Jedi
Wireless is already sort of taking over. Those who would have bought a HTiB or bottom tier home theater are now satisfied with an even cheaper wireless speaker option that they can take with them into any room or outdoor. People who just want music playing, not for critical listening.

The Semi business just changed. AI is causing a HUGE ramp in Semi right now and that will put off the glut, for a few years anyway. It will still come, just a little later than expected.
 
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