Why do folks spend more on electronics than on speakers?
Hello, just curious on this subject. I have seen threads where folks ask for advice on how to allocate their budget and this topic comes up. I also see systems posted on various forums where folks have $10K-$20K in gear driving $2K-$5K in speakers and wonder why. I have traditionally been a speakers first person as that is where I have noticed the greatest differences. For those that allocate more on gear vs speakers what are your reasons? No judgement, I am just interested in hearing another point of view.
Thanks. I am a big fan of Audio Research and have owned various components over the last 40 years (you can see my current system under my UserID). The ARC75 is an incredible amp. I am thinking at this point being legendary. It is amazing what great electronics can do for a set of speakers. But, you must ask the question ocationally, “I wonder what my system would sound like if I upgraded my speakers?” … like to Focal Aria or Kanta.
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I can imagine someone upgrading electronics after their initial purchase and having the value of electronics significantly exceed the speakers. At one point I have Sonus faber Sonetto Vs power by electronics worth 2.5 times the purchase price. And then I upgraded to Sonus faber Olympia Nova Vs. And don’t plan any speaker upgrade for a long time. |
@ghdprentice no need right now as I always listen in low voice. |
I also thought that the order was speakers first then everything down the line from there. I bought Wilson SabrinaX, and had a Luxman class A integrated and Luxman DAC. Then I started getting into cables, and a dedicated line and then separate amps and now my speakers are the least expensive component in my system and my system sounds 10x more quiet (in-terms of crap noise in system being eliminated) than it did when my speakers were the most expensive component. Proper set up helped a ton, but so did the dedicated line, and really nice cables that I settled on after trying different makes, and now a crazy beautiful sounding amp a nice Pre amp. I will be going even further with the pre amp and DAC, but all in good time! Fun to discover what great food does for speakers! |
As I always think, the biggest price you paid in the hifi field is not the money, It is the time and energy you spend on it. You think over and over and try different component and maybe waste some time and some money, in the whole process time, you explore a lot of new things, hardware, software, dealer,connection, and finally you can sit down and enjoy the music. It is not the money, it is a part of your life. Do you agree with me? @dancarlson10 |
