ALPHARETTA, GA. –
When asked why they own
a compact tabletop stereo system or HTiB instead
of a component-based audio system, consumers
cited ease of purchase, ease of setup, and cost,
in that order.
Among HTiB owners, 46 percent said an HTiB
was easier to buy than a component-based system,
36 percent said they were easier to set up, and 21
percent said they were less expensive.
Among compact-stereo owners, 58 percent said
they were easier to buy, 58 percent said they were
easier to set up, and 50 percent said they were less
expensive.