For the final part of the Census results we consider how you interact with your HiFi, both in respect of how much you are able listen to it and where you consider yourself to be on your ‘HiFi Journey’. We can also take a little peek at what makes up the typical Wammer…!
The first question was “On average, how many hours a week do you listen to your HiFi? We had a 100% response rate of 215.
Overall a pretty even split, particularly between 5 hours and 25 hours, or roughly 1 to 4 hours per day. It would be interesting to know if the impact of COVID and the higher proportion of people working from home is still having an impact?
The final question aimed to end on a more light hearted note, yet still touched on some deep seated audio neurosis, I like to think. It provided a range of response phrases to the question “Right now, where would you say you were on your HiFi journey?”. 214 out of 215 respondents gave an answer;
Generally, we seem to be a fairly settled bunch, with 59% either at their end game or happy where they are. 28% are on an upgrade path but most are taking it steady.
5% are simplifying their systems but aiming to maintain quality and just over 1% reckon they are going to pack it all in. As for the 4% box swappers, well you know who you are and I bet you are having loads of fun!
So that pretty much wraps up the results of the 2021 WAM Census. Thank you again for all those who took the time to complete the questions online and also to those engaging in lively debate on the various Results threads – from my perspective, it has made it all the effort worthwhile.
Whilst the results have in the main been more affirmative in nature as opposed to delivering any great surprises, perhaps that was always going to be the nature of the beast for anyone who spends time on the forum. I do like to think it has achieved a couple of things;
- By capturing 215 voices and systems, we generated a meaningful set of statistics both from regular posters -and less so - on the forum – the results of which can form a credible basis for future discussion
- We have also created a ‘line in the sand’, captured some key points in this hobby in late 2021 that we can return to – perhaps in future surveys – to compare and contrast developments in both the kit we use and the people using it.
Finally, as is the tradition I believe in running a census, we can formulate the profile the average Wammer in 2021;
- He (and it is most definitely a ‘he’!) is 58 years old
- He has 3 sources he uses regularly, a turntable, CD player and streamer and he settles down to listen to them for 15.25 hours per week
- He is finding he is using his streamer more regularly than the other sources but reckons nothing can beat his turntable for sound quality
- He is aware of the advances in technology on amplifiers and active speakers but is sticking with his Class A/AB amp and passive speakers for now
Sound familiar…..?
The first question was “On average, how many hours a week do you listen to your HiFi? We had a 100% response rate of 215.
Overall a pretty even split, particularly between 5 hours and 25 hours, or roughly 1 to 4 hours per day. It would be interesting to know if the impact of COVID and the higher proportion of people working from home is still having an impact?
The final question aimed to end on a more light hearted note, yet still touched on some deep seated audio neurosis, I like to think. It provided a range of response phrases to the question “Right now, where would you say you were on your HiFi journey?”. 214 out of 215 respondents gave an answer;
Generally, we seem to be a fairly settled bunch, with 59% either at their end game or happy where they are. 28% are on an upgrade path but most are taking it steady.
5% are simplifying their systems but aiming to maintain quality and just over 1% reckon they are going to pack it all in. As for the 4% box swappers, well you know who you are and I bet you are having loads of fun!
So that pretty much wraps up the results of the 2021 WAM Census. Thank you again for all those who took the time to complete the questions online and also to those engaging in lively debate on the various Results threads – from my perspective, it has made it all the effort worthwhile.
Whilst the results have in the main been more affirmative in nature as opposed to delivering any great surprises, perhaps that was always going to be the nature of the beast for anyone who spends time on the forum. I do like to think it has achieved a couple of things;
- By capturing 215 voices and systems, we generated a meaningful set of statistics both from regular posters -and less so - on the forum – the results of which can form a credible basis for future discussion
- We have also created a ‘line in the sand’, captured some key points in this hobby in late 2021 that we can return to – perhaps in future surveys – to compare and contrast developments in both the kit we use and the people using it.
Finally, as is the tradition I believe in running a census, we can formulate the profile the average Wammer in 2021;
- He (and it is most definitely a ‘he’!) is 58 years old
- He has 3 sources he uses regularly, a turntable, CD player and streamer and he settles down to listen to them for 15.25 hours per week
- He is finding he is using his streamer more regularly than the other sources but reckons nothing can beat his turntable for sound quality
- He is aware of the advances in technology on amplifiers and active speakers but is sticking with his Class A/AB amp and passive speakers for now
Sound familiar…..?