if ur interested in audio stuff but shudder at the thought of audio shops closing one by one, why not just offer ur audio services? i mean, like setting up PA systems, sound systems for event halls etc etc..

then once u build up ur reputation/capital, u can start retailing ur items online (like on lowyat.net).. or setup a small shop selling certain audio stuffs.. by this time, im sure ur main income source will be from the events, so maintaining the store shouldn't be a problem..

of coz, this may take a long time and u gotta know know the right clicks, but im pretty sure the sweet taste of success is worth it in the end..

im guessing about 5 years? good businesses dun start easy
im still noob, so flame me if u think necessary. i will take all critism about biz..

why not work for a few years first? event house, or music clubs etc etc.. gain industrial knowledge and at the same time can build ur capital. its good that u know ur direction.

refering to my above response, get more experience first.. u can alwiz find investors if ur proposal can attract ppl.. my dad was my biggest investor..

heck, i have frens study biz in monash but end up as insurance agent.. wat matters (to me at least) is u make money or not..

i did hotel management, but never touched hotel line oso.. lol

wat kinda engineering u take? it might not be a total lost cause..

regarding audio line can survive or not, its very subjective... there is alwiz a certain market supporting audio industry..
its a matter of whether u can penetrate into that market or not i.e work for the right company, sell the right equipment, etc etc..

when i think of audio, things like concert, events, gatherings, conventions, shows, cinema and a whole bunch of stuff come to mind..

sorry if my post is messed up coz i havent had any shut-eye since yesterday.. lol

so faast give him pressure liao..

true tho.. should know what to expect.. u sound experienced.. any success stories to share?

sounds steamy..