How are the music stores in your area doing?
Wes Phillips <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/news/012306requiem/">wrote last week</A> about the closing of yet more music stores and what this means for the future of music. How are the stores in your area doing?
How big is your listening room?
Audiophile systems are made to fit just about any room, big or small. How large is your primary listening space?
How can high-end audio attract today's youth?
Many observers claim that high-end audio is an older person's passion, and that the youth of today are too enamored with third-rate MP3 sound and convenience. How can young listeners be brought into the high-end audio fold?
How close is recorded music getting to the real thing?
Many audiophiles spend thousands on state-of-the-art audio equipment, but does it really put you in the room with the performers?
How could Stereophile's equipment reviews be improved? The listed choices are for your convenience; use the "Comments" box to make other suggestions.
A continuation of last week's question. Equipment reviews are <I>Stereophile</I>'s bread and butter. Do they strike a good balance between technical details and subjective impressions? Are the measurements, charts, and graphs useful to you?
How do the music releases from 2001 compare to those from previous years?
We've got the music business singing the blues with record sales down across the chart. Do you think the music from 2001 stacks up to that of previous years?
How do you decide when it's time to upgrade?
The urge to upgrade audio components seems endemic to the condition of being an audiophile. Which of the following is usually your main reason for upgrading?
How do you define "audiophile"?
As often happens with labels, the word "audiophile" has different meanings for different folks. How would you explain what it means to a friend?
How do you feel about DVD-Audio's surround capabilities?
Almost two years ago we asked for your opinions about DVD-Audio's surround possiblities (see <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/showvote.cgi?41">previous vote results</A>). Have your opinions changed? What are your current thoughts about multichannel sound?
How do you feel about music copyrights?
Music copyright issues have been in the new of late, with the RIAA and music labels looking for stricter laws, and many consumer groups looking for more slack. What are your feelings about copyright when it comes to music?