What brand is most recognized by non-audiophiles?


Yesterday at church the pastor used audiophiles in an example and mentioned that he probably shouldn't use the example without knowing the current best equipment. When he asked the congregation there were several quick responses that said Bose. I shook my head.

What audiophiles brands would be most recognizable to the masses these days? I think of Krell when I think of an audiophile brand, but don't know how many blank looks I would get out of non-audiophiles. Maybe B&W?
mceljo

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Most of my immediate family knows spit about audio equipment but they all know McIntosh first.

I'd say Bose second only because as a "high priced" brand for newbies they certainly have the most exposure at retail,  their own outlets,  other big box stores,  etc.

There aren't enough bricks and mortar stores to walk by and window shop any more which is why the perception of "high end" is too often Bose and its ilk.