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Audio Bytes #58 is presented by Headphonesty
🔦 SPOTLIGHT
Reality check: 40% of audiophiles are over 65, and young enthusiasts are almost non-existent.
As wireless earbuds and streaming services take over, we're witnessing the decline of a culture that once revered sound quality above all else. Has the obsession with high fidelity become a relic of the past?
Are we witnessing the end of a rich audio heritage, or could a resurgence be on the horizon for those who crave musical perfection? Let’s find out.
Drama Alert
🎭 Real artists struggle for pennies while this guy used AI to rake in millions in just seven years
💰 YouTube Music sneaks in price hikes while keeping users in the dark about changes
Opinion
⚠️ New data shows the audiophile community is aging out with few young people joining the hobby
🎵 Modern music production sacrifices quality for speed in the streaming era
Latest Drops
🎧 A detailed comparison of pre-launch AirPods rumors versus what Apple actually delivered in their September 2024 event
Interesting
🎧 When the sound guru can't hear the difference, what hope do we have?
💿 A legendary vinyl archive is up for grabs - if you can handle both its price tag and its notorious reputation
🎵 Warning: Your playlist might be exposing more about your personality than you think
⚖️ New FTC rules expose the true power capabilities of audio amplifiers
🎮 Another case of "exposure" over earnings as Roblox wants indie music without paying royalties
👻 Blast From The Past
Popular article from our archives
During an interview, 64 Audio’s CEO, Vitaliy Belonozhko, said that he mostly tests IEMs with fast switching comparisons because otherwise, his brain would get used to the sound.
So the questions are valid. What’s the point of 32-bit/384 kHz DACs? And is there actually music in that format?
🤡 Memes of The Day
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