This is always an interesting topic. I have known only three women in my life that have had a healthy interest in audio, could sit for hours enjoying music, and owned good quality audio equipment. All three were single women living in their own places. One woman was a customer I met when I sold audio gear back in the early 80's. I set her system up for her, Yamaha separates, a Denon turntable and Infinity speakers. She invited me to have dinner with her and we listened to that system into the wee hours of the morning. Ultimately we became good friends.
The second woman had a McIntosh MAC1500 receiver, an AR turntable, and a pair of large Advent speakers in her living room. She kept that system on from morning until late night. We would spend hours together shopping for new music at Tower Records in San Francisco.
The third woman had a very mediocre little system until she began spending time with me and enjoying my sound system. She got the audio bug and put together a small McIntosh system with a MA5100 integrated amp, M&K satellite speakers and M&K subwoofer, and a Dual turntable.
Of all the different woman I have known in my life, these three women were the only ones who would sit and enjoy music without wanting to talk or get up and do something else while the music was playing. Every other woman I have known has shown little to no interest in music other than something in the background. Most of these women would spend hours parked in front of a television and not want to be disturbed, or endlessly wandering the corridors of some mall, while at the same time criticizing me for wanting to be left undisturbed while listening to music.
Frankly, I don't care that my interest in music, audio systems, and the tweaking involved to improve performance aren't shared by the majority of women. Honestly, who cares? I find a great deal of personal satisfaction enjoying and being immersed in high-end audio. I have adjusted my priorities to encompass my interests. That a large portion of females do not find value in my interests is of no concern to me. Endlessly trolling malls shopping for makeup, clothes, shoes, handbags, and jewelry holds no interest for me, but I don't begrudge any woman who enjoys those endeavors. I would rather mix a cool adult beverage, park myself in the sweet spot in my studio, and enjoy the performance and peace of mind that a superb sound system provides me.
The good thing is there is no conflict in my home about activities. Marlene is a TV person and I am an audio enthusiast. We understand and support each other's past times. She has her space and I have mine. Beyond that, I don't really care what the rest of the world or the opposite gender is interested in doing. Life is too short to worry about nonsense beyond my control. Thankfully there are both yin and yang.
