I hear you but I think it depends on the situation. Headphones can be annoying but it sounds so much better. You don't wear them at a party but there are still plenty of situations where you do.
Sure, it might sound better, but is it worth the hassle?
Um... YES?
The effect is pretty astounding in sports and video games, which might be enough to get away from the nerd stigma and maybe even make it a must have for some people.
I don't think it's a fad this time. This article didn't even cover the main attractions, which makes me think the author is either ignorant of the topic he's covering, or he's biased.
I'm personally not a huge pusher of 3d tv. In fact I'll probably wait until it's more mainstream and prices have dropped before I grab one. But yes, after seeing sports and video games in 3d at CES I will definitely get one eventually. Hopefully with more comfortable and less nerdy eyewear (just a matter of time before Oakley designs a set).
It will be interesting to see how it goes, but I'm still not convinced it will be the next big thing. I guess that's partially because overall I don't find it that exciting.
I agree that it's not necessarily the next big thing, but I definitely think there's a market for it, and it's not a fad as the article suggests.
Now I know what I'm doing tomorrow night. Thanks!