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Defcon
Audioholic
B&M (and in general the concept of service) is disappearing from all industries. The sad aspect of this is not only the loss to consumers and the the negative impact on a local community. The real impact is felt in third world countries where manufacturing is moved and people are exploited - in some areas like cotton, coffee etc its really sad what our demand as consumers results in.
Back to audio, I think B&M stores have a golden opportunity to educate customers on the advantages of a proper HT setup - most people do not know anything about it. Instead, the stores end up servicing the high end and become intimidating, and the big box stores don't care - they'd rather sell Bose and soundbars, when in fact they could make much more sales if they showed people how to setup a proper system.
The advice given to many on the Internet - start with 2.1/3.1, slowly expand to 5.1, focus on the right things etc, can also be given at these stores, and they will then have repeat customers who are very grateful. Just my 2c.
Back to audio, I think B&M stores have a golden opportunity to educate customers on the advantages of a proper HT setup - most people do not know anything about it. Instead, the stores end up servicing the high end and become intimidating, and the big box stores don't care - they'd rather sell Bose and soundbars, when in fact they could make much more sales if they showed people how to setup a proper system.
The advice given to many on the Internet - start with 2.1/3.1, slowly expand to 5.1, focus on the right things etc, can also be given at these stores, and they will then have repeat customers who are very grateful. Just my 2c.