Not listening to FM classical radio? Thats because you’re here.

Dec 16, 2009 by admin

The NYT recently posted an article about classical FM radio and its continuing decline.

Having been an FM classical host for some time, I of course could read between the lines. The thrust of the article was that of course, people are listening to FM radio less. What the author fails to mention is why – in our cars, we can get Sirius, and in our homes? Well, many people choose Internet radio, especially since it has fewer (if any) ads, and usually more esoteric programming.

Who really wants to listen to what one person decides you can listen to, and only that? I personally think that the proliferation of alternatives is good for the music, although it stabs Clear Channel and Infinity exec right where it hurts – in their bank account.

So lets get back to Internet radio for a moment…in our homes, we can hook up all manner of devices to our computer, and stream just about anything to our:

• home stereo system
• personal playback device (iPhone, iPod, etc.)
• home entertainment system, such as a wide-screen tv, etc.

With many Internet broadcasters sending at 128 kbps (including yours truly) the sound is comparable to FM radio. I have included a link to Amazon where you can purchase the Myine wireless broadcaster that connects to a home stereo or even a boom box. This product is not only made in the US, it is made in Michigan, about 45 mins away from here. (no-I haven’t been asked to endorse this product, I just happen to think it is extremely cool)