[Docutech]

As some of you may already know, my significant other is having a hard time understanding the whole "music" thing and my need for "stuff".  So today, I decided to  prove a small point to her  aa

I paused in the middle of a Norah Jones song and called her in the room.  I politely instructed her to sit and to listen.  She rolled her eyes harder than bowling balls at a bowling tournament and anxiously sat down.  I asked her to please tell me where Norah's voice is coming from once I un-paused the CD player.  Now mind you, I have a large center channel speaker directly in front, under the LCD pannel.

As the music played, she looked at the right tower and paused. She looked at the left tower and paused again.  After a few seconds she points at the center channel speaker and says "THERE! It is coming from the center... You happy?" 
"Are you sure, I asked?"  She said "yes!"...  I asked her to get up and take a closer listen to the center channel speaker. 
"This is what we call a sweet spot" I explained...She ran off in disbelief to continue what I so rudely interrupted her of doing   

Maybe one day I can get her to enjoy my hobby with me, but until then I will have to prove my points on little step at a time.

[WGH]

Maybe one day I can get her to enjoy my hobby with me...

Maybe, but remember women are a lot better at faking it than men are, you will never be sure.

[Scott F.]

Good luck. I've been into audio for as long as I can remember. When my wife and I met in high school she knew I was an audio freak. We've been married more than 25 years and I've tried every trick in the book to get her interested in audio and music and nothing has worked. 

Now, going to a concert or a show is a different matter completely.

I wish you luck. 

[jcrane]

Yep my girlfriend doesn't understand. Doesn't mind all my crap in the living room and actually likes the whole Home Theater/Surround Sound concept but for music she is happy with her iPod. She doesn't mind the get togethers or functions either since as she puts it... It is better than you hanging out at Strip Clubs or Bars looking at other women

Jamie

PS
She thinks I am a geek (I am) and loves me for it. In fact she tells all her friends that Geeks are where it is at and they will be happier with a geek in the long run!
 
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[WGH]

I paused in the middle of a Norah Jones...

Maybe Norah is one of your favorites, but maybe you should ask her what she would like to hear.

My friend of over 30 years could care less what I choose to play for myself, but if I suggest some bluegrass she will grab the sweet spot and sit happily with eyes closed for an hour.

But music is my hobby, selling stuff on eBay is hers. She never tries to convert me into an eBay fanatic and I never try to force her to listen to music.
Vive le difference.

[bpape]

Use that 'better than looking a strippers and other women' line...  Oh, and definitely play music SHE likes.

My wife knew I was an audio head too.  She's always dealt with it but didn't understand at first.  Fortunately, she loves music and likes having a nice system around (and has a good enough ear to know the difference).  Now she just kind of rolls her eyes - but we've been married 28 years now.

Bryan

[Big Red Machine]

Should have seen the look on my wife's face when I told her I was selling my Raysonic.  You would have thought I stomped on the cat.  She is very supportive, blocks out how much money I spend, likes the fact that I am home more with this hobby, and enjoys listening to her music on the system.

Another thing that really helps the whole cause is the great friendship she has with Jim's wife and that kind of bonds the whole thing together and we have turned an arms-length man-hobby into a family affair where we entertain and meet new people involved in music reproduction.

With the exception of a few trollers here, I trust everyone on this site and have zero qualms about welcoming all of you into my home.

[woodsyi]

One of our fellow AC and MAAC member is a chiropractor.  He came over and gave my wife an hour of intense back and neck adjustment.  She said it was one of the best she has ever had.  After that, we went on to listen until the wee hours long after my wife and my child fell asleep.  This is one way to build up good will with your wife.  Now she asks me when our audiophile/chiropractor can come visit.   

[mcullinan]

I did find some hope the other day when I swapped out my Merlins for my Epos M5s and she came in put her ear to the speakers and said they sounded tinny.... I didnt have to tell her to listen or anything... she might love me... some more testing is necessary!
Mike  aa

[miklorsmith]

I trust everyone on this site and have zero qualms about welcoming all of you into my home.

All at once?   

[electricbear]

My wife doesn't get it either but I don't force the issue. I have played her favorite tunes on the good system and she doesn't care that it sounds different from the home theater system. After that episode I realised that there is no point forcing her to experience something she just doesn't get. She understands that this is my thing and she doesn't get in the way. As long as I don't empty the bank account I can do anything I want with my system. If I had tried to force her to get it things would be a whole lot different. The last thing any of us wants is a spouse who objects to our hobby.