It's amazing how much you spend..... - Blu-ray Forum

BLindsay · 08-03-2009, 05:53 AM

without realizing it......

I was just adding up everything in my home theater (movies and all) and its crazy how much you spend without even realizing it sometimes. Including my computer, laptop and movies (my computer and laptop are integrated into my HT so i count them) ive spent like 10k!. I know for some of you thats squat but i only make like 30k a year lol. But ive done it piece by piece so the total just kinda snuck up on me.

and ya know what, I love it

Watching a movie or listening to music is nothing like before and i cant wait to see what i nab in the future.

So have any of you ever looked back and gone Holy Sh*t i spent that much?

genkifd · 08-03-2009, 09:17 AM

totally agree... buy a bluray here there, do a bit of research but other bits and pieces and prices escalates..... oh well i love it - wouldnt spend my money nay other way....

Lepidopterous · 08-03-2009, 09:27 AM

Definitely amazing when totaled up. Friends and others think I'm crazy, but hey, there is nothing like quality entertainment!

Johnny Vinyl · 08-03-2009, 01:15 PM

Having been an audio enthusiast for close to 40 yrs, I don't even want to think how much cash I've spent (invested) in this hobby. My Vinyl LP collection at close to 3,000 strong is irreplacable and I wouldn't even know how to evaluate it's worth.

It's all good though and I've never regretted any of the expenditures. The system I have today isn't nearly what it once was, but I figure I have close to another 40 yrs to build it back up again !

(I hope anyway)

John

Steve · 08-03-2009, 01:21 PM

I've only been involved in this "hobby" for a couple of years now and have already spent several thousand dollars. I don't regret a penny of it though, and at least I have something to show for all the money I've spent.

Blu-Benny · 08-03-2009, 01:21 PM

when i start buying my ht equip., i'm gonna look @ it as an investment. spend the money once, upgrade here and there as time goes on, and i'll have somewhere to enjoy movies for as long as i'm alive!!!

Cr00zng · 08-03-2009, 09:56 PM

I've spent roughly $5k on my HT system, including custom furniture for close to $2K. I just rent and don't collect/buy movies.

Was it worth for it? Yeah, probably it was. I do hate the fact that there's no upgrade capability in the future AFAIK, like going from 8-bit to 12-bit color will probably require replacing the TV and the BD. I hope not anytime soon...

Cr00zng

pokefan · 08-03-2009, 10:10 PM

lol, Mine isn't near as nice as some of you but I started this HT and Blu-ray venture in January. Just a quick glance at everything I have and I'd say I'm around $2500. Not at all bad for what I've got but the wife would probably kill me if she knew what has actually been spent! lol

SkullPhyre · 08-03-2009, 10:23 PM

I know how much I have spent and its alot. My wife sometimes looks around and says damn you know how much you have spent? Not anything like when I emptied my gun safe and she saw how much I had and commented about how much I had spent.

FlipperWasIrish · 08-04-2009, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLindsay

without realizing it......

I was just adding up everything in my home theater (movies and all) and its crazy how much you spend without even realizing it sometimes. Including my computer, laptop and movies (my computer and laptop are integrated into my HT so i count them) ive spent like 10k!. I know for some of you thats squat but i only make like 30k a year lol. But ive done it piece by piece so the total just kinda snuck up on me.

and ya know what, I love it

Watching a movie or listening to music is nothing like before and i cant wait to see what i nab in the future.

So have any of you ever looked back and gone Holy Sh*t i spent that much?

It's the same thing with booze every decade if you add it up...

genkifd · 08-05-2009, 06:45 AM

lucky my partner loves the home theatre too.... my problem is that i cant resist a bargain....

Chizzap30 · 08-05-2009, 06:58 AM

It's only money, you only live once, you can't take it with you. Plus it only holds the value that people put into it (therefore has no value in itself). So I'll part with something that really doesn't exist for my entertainment.

I'm just glad I've worked at places that I get a discounts...

Hammie · 08-05-2009, 07:35 AM

Between my HT setup and camera gear, I have spent A LOT!!!

I justify it since I don't drink or smoke and the money I would spend on those habits jjust goes right into the fund for my hobbies.

tbizzle · 08-05-2009, 08:13 AM

I'm screwed. Plain and simple.

My hobbies are:

Fast cars, computers, Home Theater and blu-rays, music, gaming (computer and PS3), and paintball. I know I've spent a shit ton of money on them in the past 10 years. I would probably be a little surprised if someone showed me a total dollar amount, but it's all worth it to me so I don't regret it at all.

Since last september when I got into blu-rays and HT stuff, I think I've spent a little over $7k. I've got about that much into my current car as well, and countless more into my other hobbies. Man I need to get a better job!

Opips2 · 08-06-2009, 02:56 AM

I not thought about how much spend on my collection blu-ray.
I count almost hit 100 BD X $25 = $2500

I say, damn it.

adh56 · 08-06-2009, 08:16 PM

It's pretty sick when you think about. Could be paying morgage on a house instead of renting an apartment if I'd have used my money differently.

08-03-2009, 05:53 AM	#1
BLindsay Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:MA Home Theater Gallery:59 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:25 Trading Score:12	It's amazing how much you spend..... without realizing it...... I was just adding up everything in my home theater (movies and all) and its crazy how much you spend without even realizing it sometimes. Including my computer, laptop and movies (my computer and laptop are integrated into my HT so i count them) ive spent like 10k!. I know for some of you thats squat but i only make like 30k a year lol. But ive done it piece by piece so the total just kinda snuck up on me. and ya know what, I love it Watching a movie or listening to music is nothing like before and i cant wait to see what i nab in the future. So have any of you ever looked back and gone Holy Sh*t i spent that much?

08-03-2009, 09:56 PM	#7
Cr00zng Member Member since:Jul 2009	Was it really worth it? I've spent roughly $5k on my HT system, including custom furniture for close to $2K. I just rent and don't collect/buy movies. Was it worth for it? Yeah, probably it was. I do hate the fact that there's no upgrade capability in the future AFAIK, like going from 8-bit to 12-bit color will probably require replacing the TV and the BD. I hope not anytime soon... Cr00zng

08-05-2009, 08:13 AM	#14
tbizzle Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Folsom, CA Home Theater Gallery:61 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:571 Trading Score:55	I'm screwed. Plain and simple. My hobbies are: Fast cars, computers, Home Theater and blu-rays, music, gaming (computer and PS3), and paintball. I know I've spent a shit ton of money on them in the past 10 years. I would probably be a little surprised if someone showed me a total dollar amount, but it's all worth it to me so I don't regret it at all. Since last september when I got into blu-rays and HT stuff, I think I've spent a little over $7k. I've got about that much into my current car as well, and countless more into my other hobbies. Man I need to get a better job! Last edited by tbizzle; 08-05-2009 at 08:19 AM.

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08-03-2009, 09:17 AM	#2
genkifd Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Melbourne, Australia Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:259	totally agree... buy a bluray here there, do a bit of research but other bits and pieces and prices escalates..... oh well i love it - wouldnt spend my money nay other way....

08-03-2009, 09:27 AM	#3
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	Definitely amazing when totaled up. Friends and others think I'm crazy, but hey, there is nothing like quality entertainment!

08-03-2009, 01:15 PM	#4
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	Having been an audio enthusiast for close to 40 yrs, I don't even want to think how much cash I've spent (invested) in this hobby. My Vinyl LP collection at close to 3,000 strong is irreplacable and I wouldn't even know how to evaluate it's worth. It's all good though and I've never regretted any of the expenditures. The system I have today isn't nearly what it once was, but I figure I have close to another 40 yrs to build it back up again ! (I hope anyway) John

08-03-2009, 01:21 PM	#5
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	I've only been involved in this "hobby" for a couple of years now and have already spent several thousand dollars. I don't regret a penny of it though, and at least I have something to show for all the money I've spent.

08-03-2009, 01:21 PM	#6
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	when i start buying my ht equip., i'm gonna look @ it as an investment. spend the money once, upgrade here and there as time goes on, and i'll have somewhere to enjoy movies for as long as i'm alive!!!

08-03-2009, 10:10 PM	#8
pokefan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Stillwater, OK (MEMBER "ECPP" - Tornado Alley Affiliate) Home Theater Gallery:26 4K collection:23 Blu-ray collection:242 Trading Score:22	lol, Mine isn't near as nice as some of you but I started this HT and Blu-ray venture in January. Just a quick glance at everything I have and I'd say I'm around $2500. Not at all bad for what I've got but the wife would probably kill me if she knew what has actually been spent! lol

08-03-2009, 10:23 PM	#9
SkullPhyre Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Portland, Oregon Blu-ray collection:184	I know how much I have spent and its alot. My wife sometimes looks around and says damn you know how much you have spent? Not anything like when I emptied my gun safe and she saw how much I had and commented about how much I had spent.

08-05-2009, 06:45 AM	#11
genkifd Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Melbourne, Australia Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:259	lucky my partner loves the home theatre too.... my problem is that i cant resist a bargain....

08-05-2009, 06:58 AM	#12
Chizzap30 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Michigan Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:140	It's only money, you only live once, you can't take it with you. Plus it only holds the value that people put into it (therefore has no value in itself). So I'll part with something that really doesn't exist for my entertainment. I'm just glad I've worked at places that I get a discounts...

08-05-2009, 07:35 AM	#13
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	Between my HT setup and camera gear, I have spent A LOT!!! I justify it since I don't drink or smoke and the money I would spend on those habits jjust goes right into the fund for my hobbies.

08-06-2009, 02:56 AM	#15
Opips2 Special Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Edmonton, AB Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:175 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:1	I not thought about how much spend on my collection blu-ray. I count almost hit 100 BD X $25 = $2500 I say, damn it.

08-06-2009, 08:16 PM	#16
adh56 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Hollywood, CA 4K collection:67 Blu-ray collection:3401	It's pretty sick when you think about. Could be paying morgage on a house instead of renting an apartment if I'd have used my money differently.

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