How Large Is The Audiophile Industry ?

I have often wondered about the size ( in value or Number of Units sold ) of the audiophile industry.

Surely there MUST be some formal figures or atleast Gustimates ?

How many Audiophiles are there Worldwide ?

Has the industry grown or fallen in the past few years ?

Anyone has info, or pointers where I can find some info ?

Thanks

Forcefield On!

Forcefield On!

Here's a Fox News segment on the Trophy Active Defense Systems, a division of General Dynamics. Although the video makes it look like it's all but installed on IDF vehicles, <A HREF="http://www.defense-update.com/products/t/trophy.htm"><I>Defense Update</I></A> throws some cold water on the rosy predictions, quoting US Army deputy for acquisition and systems management, Maj. Gen. Jeffrey A, Sorenson, who said the project is obviously not good to go. "If this thing was ready to go, my question would be, why wasn’t it on the particular tanks that went into Lebanon?" he said, noting that no Israeli Merkava tanks carried the Trophy system.

TL Audio's Fatman iTube

TL Audio's Fatman iTube

I got scooped on this by Josh Ray over at <a href="http://www.sonicflare.com/archives/fatman-itube-now-available.php">Sonic Flare</a>, but, in my defense, I did manage to tell my sweetheart about it. My priorities are in place, indeed. I told her, "You might be interested in this." Kelli owns an iPod, you see. I do not. "I don't know anything about TL Audio," I continued, "but I am familiar with <a href="http://bluebirdmusic.com/Fatman_Intro.htm">Bluebird Music</a>. I'm a fan of their products as well as their business philosophy &#151; one that emphasizes system synergy and value for money. At home, I'm using their Exposure <a href="http://www.stereophile.com/budgetcomponents/1105exposure/index.html">in… amp</a> and CD player. Good stuff."

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