I'm using vintage speakers that cost me $264 used. My integrated amp and CD player/DAC cost 13X (used) the price of my speakers. I also just bought another pair of semi-vintage speakers for $150. They need a little work, and will probably end up costing me $500 when I'm done with them. However, the modern version of that speaker retails for $4975. Is the new version better? Almost certainly. Is it $4500 better? Not to me.....
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?