I've done some switching around recently but the approximate list prices of the system I started out with was. Conrad Johnson PV10A Preamp $1500; Conrad Johnson MF2100 Power Amp $1500; and B&W P5 Speakers $1500. I guess 1/3 then.
Perentage system $$ for speakers
While reading various posts in the past, I have read comments where some believe that the speakers should only be about 15% of the total system cost where other believe they should be the main focus. I am not looking for a right or wrong answer in this, I am just curious as to the thoughts of others on this topic.