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Devialet Wants You to Experience an Emotional Sound Implosion

It's often the high price point of hi-fi music equipment and services that make the offerings poor value propositions for many consumers.

The problem with hi-fi audio and video hardware and services is that these products have proven to fit imperfectly in the lives of most consumers, noted Glenn Hower, a research analyst at Parks Associates.

Consumers generally rely on streaming technologies for music and video content, he said.

"With music especially, consumption is centered on mobility, since most use cases for music are passive in nature -- like working out, doing chores, driving, Hower told TechNewsWorld.

"I envision most mainstream consumers will continue to listen to music on general-purpose devices like smartphones. As far as video goes, streaming video along with hi-fi audio is a difficult prospect."

From the article "Devialet Wants You to Experience an Emotional Sound Implosion" by Quentin Plummer.

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