Sound reproducing components
Educational and cultural institutions and the hospitality industry. The availability of computer-based sound reproducing components often justifies the purchase. This group, which emerged in the 1990s, typically consists of individuals who like both piano music and gadgets. This group has become larger as living standards have increased and as baby boomers have become prosperous middle-aged consumers. Middle- and high-income piano store purchasers of electronically augmented pianos for a combination of home entertainment, learning, and display. Access to credit is usually not a problem for this group. The choice is a studio or a low-priced grand piano, depending only on available space.