Slappy, I think that Electric Monk is most correct. Take her shopping for gear. Let her hear the differences between a cheap Bose system and what you want. I took my wife to look for a bigger TV and she wanted to buy a $10,000 50 inch plamsa TV. I couldn't justify/afford spending that kind of money, but she was ready to drop the cash. You could have knocked me over with a feather. She even told her friends about the TV. Jim
WAF, Help, Need Strategy
Hello Folks.
Nee some suggestions or stratigies.
I just got back from the house im buying, was working on laying hardwood floors, picked out the paint, and ran cables for surround in the living room. (buying the house off of her mother who wants to move due to empty nest syndrome)
It is a modest 225,000 house in denver, (houses are expencive here) The living room is about 20ft by 20ft, big enough for the TV, AV rack, surround, couple couches, recliner, plants, whatever.
I was talking with the fiancee, and she said we could put one of the couches over in a spot that I had already decided my 2 channel system would go. I mentioned that and she rolled her eyes and gave me "The look"
I know some people like having a dedicated listening room, but I feel uncomfortable being tucked away, I like being in the main living area.
I don't want to integrate HT and 2 channel, and I'm making a lot of compromises.
The surround sound setup will use a Denon 2803/3803 and Definitive Technologys Promonitor 60 setup. Nice, small, easy to conceal, and it sounds pretty darn good too.
The 2 channel system will comprise Green Mountain Audio Europa's, a Krell 300 integrated, My DVD-A player, and possible down the road a nice small Rel Subwoofer.
Neither system will be very intrusive, Im already sold on the Europa's, cheap, excellent quality, and not too big.
The Krell 300IL is a nice looking piece of machinery as well. Plus it will match the walls.
Basically, ive given up on full range floorstanders, tried to choose equipment that would match the décor, and put a lot of thought into a system we could both enjoy.
She still aint buying into the idea though. I explained how it would match the décor, I explained both systems would do a good job of blending in with the room, and would not stand out and be imposing, but im still having a hard time getting this to fly.
Any suggestions?
How did you get the wife to accept the gear you wanted, in the room you wanted it? And tricks? Tips? Suggestions?
Nee some suggestions or stratigies.
I just got back from the house im buying, was working on laying hardwood floors, picked out the paint, and ran cables for surround in the living room. (buying the house off of her mother who wants to move due to empty nest syndrome)
It is a modest 225,000 house in denver, (houses are expencive here) The living room is about 20ft by 20ft, big enough for the TV, AV rack, surround, couple couches, recliner, plants, whatever.
I was talking with the fiancee, and she said we could put one of the couches over in a spot that I had already decided my 2 channel system would go. I mentioned that and she rolled her eyes and gave me "The look"
I know some people like having a dedicated listening room, but I feel uncomfortable being tucked away, I like being in the main living area.
I don't want to integrate HT and 2 channel, and I'm making a lot of compromises.
The surround sound setup will use a Denon 2803/3803 and Definitive Technologys Promonitor 60 setup. Nice, small, easy to conceal, and it sounds pretty darn good too.
The 2 channel system will comprise Green Mountain Audio Europa's, a Krell 300 integrated, My DVD-A player, and possible down the road a nice small Rel Subwoofer.
Neither system will be very intrusive, Im already sold on the Europa's, cheap, excellent quality, and not too big.
The Krell 300IL is a nice looking piece of machinery as well. Plus it will match the walls.
Basically, ive given up on full range floorstanders, tried to choose equipment that would match the décor, and put a lot of thought into a system we could both enjoy.
She still aint buying into the idea though. I explained how it would match the décor, I explained both systems would do a good job of blending in with the room, and would not stand out and be imposing, but im still having a hard time getting this to fly.
Any suggestions?
How did you get the wife to accept the gear you wanted, in the room you wanted it? And tricks? Tips? Suggestions?