I've never actually looked at what the ratio is but looking at what each major item cost they all are within a $1000 or so of each other. so relatively equally spread across my system of a turntable ($7000), speakers ($8000) and integrated amp ($8000), the rest is of course less and I don't do digital at these levels yet but building slowly. these are new prices aprox. I got the amp and speakers used and built the table up from a Garrard 301 total cost just about $7k. so the main components are equal so lets say 25% for speakers and each other component and 25% for wires and other smaller cost items.
cost of speakers in relation to the rest of the system
I don't intend this to be a "How much should I spend for speakers" question. Seems a number of folks generally recommend a third to two-thirds. My question is, generally for discussion, whether folks found happiness and "success" in spending significantly less than that. Or--by price, are you happy with speakers that might be considered by some folks outclassed by your other equipment and don't think the speakers are the "weak link?"
As a "favorite" professor might have said too often, "Discuss."
I would think there would be a number of Maggie MMG/1.7 folks, Tekton DI folks, probably some Omega folks, some vintage speaker folks.... others?
As a "favorite" professor might have said too often, "Discuss."
I would think there would be a number of Maggie MMG/1.7 folks, Tekton DI folks, probably some Omega folks, some vintage speaker folks.... others?