Your AUDIO investment!

[ObiTrentKenobi]

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I've spent a grand total of 280$!

This includes a Sony "something", (i'm at work can't find the model) 200$ 5.1 audio system for my tv and bluray using optical. And 1 40$ durabrand 5.1 audio system from wal-mart for my desktop PC, and another 40$ durabrand 5.1 audio system from wal-mart for my wife's PC.

and you know what?? they all sound GREAT!

i think my audio investment has been a deal compared to the aweful amounts of money you people are spending on audio. do you know how many bluray movies you could have bought if you had spent even half as much? or how many groceries you could have gotten?

but all the power to you if you can afford that...

[JJ]

Originally Posted by ObiTrentKenobi

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I think my audio investment has been a deal compared to the aweful amounts of money you people are spending on audio. do you know how many bluray movies you could have bought if you had spent even half as much? or how many groceries you could have gotten?

but all the power to you if you can afford that...

For you, a movie might simply 'sound good'.

But at least for me, it's an experience.


Good lord, that sounded snobby. Yeesh. That's not the point. But don't deride us for our choices. Would we deride you for what you've bought? No. You telling us that we could've bought X-number of BRs with the same amount of money is like someone telling you "my remote control" or "a single speaker wire" cost that much. Have you heard a quality sound setup? That laugh would've ended real short.

[ObiTrentKenobi]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

For you, it might simply sound good.

But at least for me, it's an experience.

I agree, audio completes the home-theater experience... but with all the money i've saved compared to some, i can go out to the movies and enjoy their 30' screens and booming sound (which, they're sound usually isn't the best anyway), i like the experience of going out to a movie still i guess. My 200$ sony set sounds BETTER and clearer/crisper than the theaters around here actually... my ears wouldn't be able to tell the difference between my 200$ set and a 2,000$ set because they're so bad, and i've sold home theaters at an electronics retailer for 3 years so i've heard some crap speakers and some expensive speakers.

i put all my money into the best picture i could afford...

i didn't mean to offend anyone by what they've spent, honestly i'm jealous...

[JJ]

Originally Posted by ObiTrentKenobi

I agree, audio completes the home-theater experience... but with all the money i've saved compared to some, i can go out to the movies and enjoy their 30' screens and booming sound (which, they're sound usually isn't the best anyway), i like the experience of going out to a movie still i guess. My 200$ sony set sounds BETTER and clearer/crisper than the theaters around here actually...

i put all my money into the best picture i could afford...

No, no, Trent, don't take it as a personal affront, I'm not one to do that, either. You know, I think anything I could write in response would show me a snob, and I don't want that. Someone else want to chime in?

Originally Posted by Gremal

What should we do with the money? If we bought stock or had it sitting in the bank, what enjoyment would that have brought us? As it turns out, my audio purchases held their value which allowed me to trade up to increasingly better gear.

My 401K is in the toilet.

Ah, you see? There you go. Besides - the way I see it, buying this now means I don't have to spend as much later. And it's not as if I'm rolling in the dough either. I'm a student. But if everything else in my financial situation is fine - I felt like I should go for what makes me happiest. No overdue bills to pay - check - no debt, loan or creditcardwise - check - car is fine - check - got food, water - check - roof over my head, check - go with the hobby, and I don't regret it in the slightest.

[Gremal]

What should we do with the money? If we bought stock or had it sitting in the bank, what enjoyment would that have brought us? As it turns out, my audio purchases held their value which allowed me to trade up to increasingly better gear.

My 401K is in the toilet.

[Nathan P]

Originally Posted by Gremal

What should we do with the money? If we bought stock or had it sitting in the bank, what enjoyment would that have brought us? As it turns out, my audio purchases held their value which allowed me to trade up to increasingly better gear.

My 401K is in the toilet.

and how do you plan on upgrading from a $9000 HTM1D????

[Gremal]

Originally Posted by Nathan P

and how do you plan on upgrading from a $9000 HTM1D????

I don't. The only temptation I am currently struggling with is to sell my integrated amp and buy the separate monoblocks and preamp. It would deliver more power to my 802Ds, but would it sound any better? Probably not. So far I am exercising self-control.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Gremal

. So far I am exercising self-control.

you sir.....are a rock

[crazyBLUE]

Mine just got bigger !!

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

For you, a movie might simply 'sound good'.

But at least for me, it's an experience.


Good lord, that sounded snobby. Yeesh. That's not the point. But don't deride us for our choices. Would we deride you for what you've bought? No. You telling us that we could've bought X-number of BRs with the same amount of money is like someone telling you "my remote control" or "a single speaker wire" cost that much. Have you heard a quality sound setup? That laugh would've ended real short.

+1 JJ !!!!!!!!! HAVING THAT EXPERIENCE MAKES IT 1000 TIMES BETTER & SOON TO BE ALLOT BETTER FOR ME !!

[Halcro 1]

Halcro SSP200 = 13000 Halcro MC50= 6000 Meridian G08=4800 EAD TheatervisionP =3000 Acoustic Zen Addiago=4800 Audes Blues=2200 Audes Grand Central=850 Sony A-3000=1900 Monitor FB210=1000 Running Springs Audio Haley Conditioner=2000 Audience AU24 Balanced IC=4000 PS3=400 Harmony 1000 Remote=300 Acoustic Zen Satori Spraker Cables=600...Thats about it ...BDI Rack=650 .....Listening to Music or Watching a Movie with friends Jaw dropped ?????Priceless I forgot my PS power cords

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by Halcro 1

Halcro SSP200 = 13000 Halcro MC50= 6000 Meridian G08=4800 EAD TheatervisionP =3000 Acoustic Zen Addiago=4800 Audes Blues=2200 Audes Grand Central=850 Sony A-3000=1900 Monitor FB210=1000 Running Springs Audio Haley Conditioner=2000 Audience AU24 Balanced IC=4000 PS3=400 Harmony 1000 Remote=300 Acoustic Zen Satori Spraker Cables=600...Thats about it ...BDI Rack=650 .....Listening to Music or Watching a Movie with friends Jaw dropped ?????Priceless I forgot my PS power cords

I don't mean to be a smartass, but couldn't you just have pointed out your sig.? BTW...AMP/SPEAKERS only....

[Halcro 1]

Originally Posted by John72953

I don't mean to be a smartass, but couldn't you just have pointed out your sig.? BTW...AMP/SPEAKERS only....

Well The toipc is Your AUDIO investment unless I read wrong....

[Halcro 1]

OK Pre/Pro 13000 Amp 6000 and Speakers 8000 Or So... Happy????

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by Halcro 1

Well The toipc is Your AUDIO investment unless I read wrong....

You did read wrong, but that's ok. I've done that myself numerous times. And for the record...nice gear Halcro 1