2010: Your AUDIO Investment! - Blu-ray Forum

Johnny Vinyl · 01-01-2010, 12:53 PM

It's time again for a new yearly poll on the AUDIO investment you have made in your HT setups.

The parameters for voting are simple and they are as follows:

1. Include your A/V Receiver - Power Amp - PrePro - Integrated Amp
2. Include your Speakers - 2.0, 2.1, 3.0, 3.1, etc.
3. Include your source - CD playback, Vinyl Playback, Tape Playback.
4. Include your Cabling (Power/Speaker/Interconnects)
5. Include your Acoustic Room Treatments
6. Include any/all TWEAKS you have introduced to attain higher fidelity

***IMPORTANT***

Do not include any VIDEO sources!

I have expanded the categories for voting in the poll, which I think will better represent the investments we have each made. I have also opened up the poll to see how everyone voted.

Before you vote, please take into consideration the upgrades (if any) you have planned. I suggest waiting until such time as those upgrades are realized. Feel free however to participate in the thread with comments and discussion.

Have fun, enjoy, keep it civil and make some new friends while you're at it!

John

naturephoto1 · 01-01-2010, 01:04 PM

OK John,

I am the first Guinea Pig, I mean responder.

I have invested over 100K now including amps, preamp, Pre/Pro, CD, Blu-ray, Turntable, Tonearm, Cartridge, Phono Preamp, DAC, speakers, power conditioners, isolation transformers, audio racks, subtraps, wiring/cabling/power cords, tweaks, etc.

Rich

Johnny Vinyl · 01-01-2010, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

OK John,

I am the first Guinea Pig, I mean responder.

I have invested over 100K now including amps, preamp, Pre/Pro, CD, Blu-ray, Turntable, Phono Preamp, DAC, speakers, audio racks, wiring/cabling/power cords, etc.

Rich

Hi Rich,

I knew you would be in the last category this year! Congrats!

And keep updating us in your thread on the new HT/2Ch setup!

John

Blu-Dog · 01-01-2010, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

Before you vote, please take into consideration the upgrades (if any) you have planned. I suggest waiting until such time as those upgrades are realized. Feel free however to participate in the thread with comments and discussion.

I've got four different rigs in my home - main theater, family room regular watching, game room, and home office. Per guidelines, I'm not including idle gear or upgrades.

Johnny Vinyl · 01-01-2010, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Dog

I've got four different rigs in my home - main theater, family room regular watching, game room, and home office. Per guidelines, I'm not including idle gear or upgrades.

Hi Blu-Dog!

Four rigs, eh? Cool! As long as your vote consists of audio only related gear, go crazy and include them all!

If you do get some upgrades this year after you vote, you can always vote in the 2011 thread that is sure to follow this one!

John

Intamin · 01-01-2010, 01:22 PM

These are all MSRP-I haven't actually paid MSRP on all items but it's easier to find the prices this way since I don't remember it all. I'm also including the two items that will be purchased this next week, an Integra DHC 40.1 and the Oppo BDP 83.

Speakers:
Song Towers-2,000 (with shipping)
Song Center-800
Paradigm Monitor 7s v6-758
Klipsch LCR RF series (no longer used) - 990
Sources:
Sony PS3 40gb-400
Oppo BDP 83-500
NAD M5-1,800
Logitech Squeezebox Classic-300
Audio Technica TT-180
Wadia iTransport 170-380 (no longer used)
Receivers/PrePro/PreAmp
Marantz SR5002-750 (no longer used)
Integra DHC 40.1-1,200
Yamaha RX-V 563-400 (no longer used)
Parasound Halo P3-850
Amps:
Parasound HCA 1000a-1,000 (no longer used)
Audio Refinement Multi 2-1,200
Rotel RMB 1075-1,200
Subwoofer:
Definitive Technology Supercube I-1,200
Power:
APC H-15-300
Cables:
Tara Labs Vector 1 1m and 1.5m pair-650
Audioquest Speaker Cables-300
Audioquest Diamond Back 2m xlr-220
BJC ICs-80
Shunyata Venom Power Cables-300
PS Audio Power Cable-100
Monoprice HDMI Cables-10

Grand Total: $17,868

I don't think I've paid anywhere near that, or I hope to god I haven't! I'm guessing the actual total is probably around 12-14k with discounts and buying used. The total of stuff currently in my system is $14,048 MSRP. And with unforeseen upgrades (2nd or new subs) throughout the year I'll vote in the 15k+ range.

PS-Nice thread again John

Johnny Vinyl · 01-01-2010, 01:26 PM

Hi Alex,

I love the way you listed everything in your setup. You've got ome beautiful gear my friend!

It's difficult to remember what we all paid for components and the like, so adding everything up based on MSRP is fine with me. It's most likely easier to come up with a figure in that process!

Thanks for voting!

John

crazyBLUE · 01-01-2010, 01:29 PM

Ok John .

I just finished my list & Tallied it up , In audio only in my HT/2-channel room , I am around $9,000.oo !

For 2010 If what I want to do comes about & happens , I will add another 2 to 3 Thousand on to that ! Of course I never know about me , It could be more

Johnny Vinyl · 01-01-2010, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Ok John .

I just finished my list & Tallied it up , In audio only in my HT/2-channel room , I am around $9,000.oo !

For 2010 If what I want to do comes about & happens , I will add another 2 to 3 Thousand on to that ! Of course I never know about me , It could be more

Hi Brent!

Thanks for voting buddy! OOPS...you didn't vote...my bad! It's amazing how quickly it all adds up, eh? I'm not voting yet as I have some upgrades planned, and I want to be sure they are written in stone before I cast my vote.

I downsized last year, but also added, so I have to figure it all out. I suspect that dollar-wise there has still been a slight increase however.

John

crazyBLUE · 01-01-2010, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

Hi Brent!

Thanks for voting buddy! OOPS...you didn't vote...my bad! It's amazing how quickly it all adds up, eh? I'm not voting yet as I have some upgrades planned, and I want to be sure they are written in stone before I cast my vote.

I downsized last year, but also added, so I have to figure it all out. I suspect that dollar-wise there has still been a slight increase however.

John

I did not vote Because of the future upgrades ! I will eventually though . The amount is what I have spent . it does not include the 2 Receivers I went through in the past 2 years or the amp I sold to Jason .

rded · 01-01-2010, 01:47 PM

Hello John and happy new year to all,

I guess I'll have to wait to vote until I get more pieces in the months to come.

At this rate, Sean and Brent should not vote as they are the onesthat go through the most gear in a such a span of time

Johnny Vinyl · 01-01-2010, 01:49 PM

Morning Rhett!

I would think with those new Sapphires that you'll be jumping several categories this year!

John

crazyBLUE · 01-01-2010, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rded

Hello John and happy new year to all,

I guess I'll have to wait to vote until I get more pieces in the months to come.

At this rate, Sean and Brent should not vote as they are the onesthat go through the most gear in a such a span of time

I Don't think so

The receivers are the first had no Pre-outs Before I got into the audio part of this ! The 2nd Rec. & amp just wanted to upgrade .

Otherwise everything else is all original except 1 sub. Driver

Hammie · 01-01-2010, 02:24 PM

Speakers: $8700
Receiver: $1400
Amp: $800
Cabling: $500
BD/CD/SACD player: $500
AppleTV: $300
Power Conditioner: $300

2009 Total: $11,800

Upgrades:

Amps: $2000
Amp Stands: $1100
Cabling: $450

Potential 2010 Total: $15,350

It looks like I will jump up one level. I plan on waiting to vote until later when I decide on what components I get.

Thanks for putting the 2010 survey together, john.

Johnny Vinyl · 01-01-2010, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louhamilton

Speakers: $8700
Receiver: $1400
Amp: $800
Cabling: $500
BD/CD/SACD player: $500
AppleTV: $300
Power Conditioner: $300

2009 Total: $11,800

Upgrades:

Amps: $2000
Amp Stands: $1100
Cabling: $450

Potential 2010 Total: $15,350

It looks like I will jump up one level. I plan on waiting to vote until later when I decide on what components I get.

Thanks for putting the 2010 survey together, john.

Hi Lou!

Nice investment there buddy! And you know I love your setup! I'm waiting as well to cast my vote, and I suspect the second half of the year will see a rise in poll votes.

I love doing this thread every year, and I feel really good that it's something people look forward to. My small contribution to the overall effectiveness of the site!

John

naturephoto1 · 01-01-2010, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

Hi Lou!

Nice investment there buddy! And you know I love your setup! I'm waiting as well to cast my vote, and I suspect the second half of the year will see a rise in poll votes.

I love doing this thread every year, and I feel really good that it's something people look forward to. My small contribution to the overall effectiveness of the site!

John

Gee John,

I certainly hope that there will be an increase from only 4 votes.

Rich

Johnny Vinyl · 01-01-2010, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

Gee John,

I certainly hope that there will be an increase from only 4 votes.

Rich

Smartass!

Beating a dead horse... bringing up/asking something that has been discussed a thousand times before

!

John

Zman2k2 · 01-01-2010, 03:10 PM

I'm going to hold off on voting for a while, because I know myself enough to know that the upgrade bug will get me sometime this year.

Tallying what I have already though, including cabling, stands and such, I'm around $9500.

But I know that price will go up.

Johnny Vinyl · 01-01-2010, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zman2k2

I'm going to hold off on voting for a while, because I know myself enough to know that the upgrade bug will get me sometime this year.

Tallying what I have already though, including cabling, stands and such, I'm around $9500.

But I know that price will go up.

Sweet! I'm not nearly in the league that you guys are in terms of investment, but this year should see a marked upgrade.

John

rded · 01-01-2010, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

Morning Rhett!

I would think with those new Sapphires that you'll be jumping several categories this year!

John

I don't know John....I might just have a few upgrades in 2010. I'll take whatever good deal comes my way after I get the IAs.

View Poll Results: Your AUDIO Investment (total value - not upgrades only)
$0 - $500	19	9.31%
$501 - $1,000	20	9.80%
$1,001 - $2,000	31	15.20%
$2,001 - $3,000	21	10.29%
$3,001 - $4,000	14	6.86%
$4,001 - $5,000	18	8.82%
$5,001 - $7,500	23	11.27%
$7,501 - $10,000	8	3.92%
$10,001 - $15,000	18	8.82%
$15,001 - $25,000	11	5.39%
$25,000 - $50,000	13	6.37%
$50,001 - $75,000	3	1.47%
$75,001 - $100,000	1	0.49%
$100,000 +	4	1.96%
Voters: 204. You may not vote on this poll

01-01-2010, 12:53 PM	#1
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	2010: Your AUDIO Investment! It's time again for a new yearly poll on the AUDIO investment you have made in your HT setups. The parameters for voting are simple and they are as follows: 1. Include your A/V Receiver - Power Amp - PrePro - Integrated Amp 2. Include your Speakers - 2.0, 2.1, 3.0, 3.1, etc. 3. Include your source - CD playback, Vinyl Playback, Tape Playback. 4. Include your Cabling (Power/Speaker/Interconnects) 5. Include your Acoustic Room Treatments 6. Include any/all TWEAKS you have introduced to attain higher fidelity ***IMPORTANT* Do not include any VIDEO sources!** I have expanded the categories for voting in the poll, which I think will better represent the investments we have each made. I have also opened up the poll to see how everyone voted. Before you vote, please take into consideration the upgrades (if any) you have planned. I suggest waiting until such time as those upgrades are realized. Feel free however to participate in the thread with comments and discussion. Have fun, enjoy, keep it civil and make some new friends while you're at it! John

01-01-2010, 01:04 PM	#2
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	OK John, I am the first Guinea Pig, I mean responder. I have invested over 100K now including amps, preamp, Pre/Pro, CD, Blu-ray, Turntable, Tonearm, Cartridge, Phono Preamp, DAC, speakers, power conditioners, isolation transformers, audio racks, subtraps, wiring/cabling/power cords, tweaks, etc. Rich Last edited by naturephoto1; 01-01-2010 at 01:23 PM.

01-01-2010, 01:22 PM	#6
Intamin Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Houston Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:318	These are all MSRP-I haven't actually paid MSRP on all items but it's easier to find the prices this way since I don't remember it all. I'm also including the two items that will be purchased this next week, an Integra DHC 40.1 and the Oppo BDP 83. Speakers: Song Towers-2,000 (with shipping) Song Center-800 Paradigm Monitor 7s v6-758 Klipsch LCR RF series (no longer used) - 990 Sources: Sony PS3 40gb-400 Oppo BDP 83-500 NAD M5-1,800 Logitech Squeezebox Classic-300 Audio Technica TT-180 Wadia iTransport 170-380 (no longer used) Receivers/PrePro/PreAmp Marantz SR5002-750 (no longer used) Integra DHC 40.1-1,200 Yamaha RX-V 563-400 (no longer used) Parasound Halo P3-850 Amps: Parasound HCA 1000a-1,000 (no longer used) Audio Refinement Multi 2-1,200 Rotel RMB 1075-1,200 Subwoofer: Definitive Technology Supercube I-1,200 Power: APC H-15-300 Cables: Tara Labs Vector 1 1m and 1.5m pair-650 Audioquest Speaker Cables-300 Audioquest Diamond Back 2m xlr-220 BJC ICs-80 Shunyata Venom Power Cables-300 PS Audio Power Cable-100 Monoprice HDMI Cables-10 Grand Total: $17,868 I don't think I've paid anywhere near that, or I hope to god I haven't! I'm guessing the actual total is probably around 12-14k with discounts and buying used. The total of stuff currently in my system is $14,048 MSRP. And with unforeseen upgrades (2nd or new subs) throughout the year I'll vote in the 15k+ range. PS-Nice thread again John Last edited by Intamin; 01-01-2010 at 01:33 PM.

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01-01-2010, 01:26 PM	#7
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Hi Alex, I love the way you listed everything in your setup. You've got ome beautiful gear my friend! It's difficult to remember what we all paid for components and the like, so adding everything up based on MSRP is fine with me. It's most likely easier to come up with a figure in that process! Thanks for voting! John

01-01-2010, 01:29 PM	#8
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	Ok John . I just finished my list & Tallied it up , In audio only in my HT/2-channel room , I am around $9,000.oo ! For 2010 If what I want to do comes about & happens , I will add another 2 to 3 Thousand on to that ! Of course I never know about me , It could be more

01-01-2010, 01:47 PM	#11
rded Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2008 Location:555 Naim Street Blu-ray collection:254 Trading Score:1	Hello John and happy new year to all, I guess I'll have to wait to vote until I get more pieces in the months to come. At this rate, Sean and Brent should not vote as they are the onesthat go through the most gear in a such a span of time

01-01-2010, 01:49 PM	#12
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Morning Rhett! I would think with those new Sapphires that you'll be jumping several categories this year! John

01-01-2010, 02:24 PM	#14
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	Speakers: $8700 Receiver: $1400 Amp: $800 Cabling: $500 BD/CD/SACD player: $500 AppleTV: $300 Power Conditioner: $300 2009 Total: $11,800 Upgrades: Amps: $2000 Amp Stands: $1100 Cabling: $450 Potential 2010 Total: $15,350 It looks like I will jump up one level. I plan on waiting to vote until later when I decide on what components I get. Thanks for putting the 2010 survey together, john.

01-01-2010, 03:10 PM	#18
Zman2k2 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Calgary, Canada Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:136 Trading Score:54	I'm going to hold off on voting for a while, because I know myself enough to know that the upgrade bug will get me sometime this year. Tallying what I have already though, including cabling, stands and such, I'm around $9500. But I know that price will go up.

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