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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.

mrteeves
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jerryg123
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So you have some really cheap speakers?

I have spent vastly more on electronics than speakers. My DAC alone is about 10 times the value of my speakers.

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oddiofyl
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My electronics (amp & preamp) probably cost 3 times my speaker.  I have driven the same speakers with mediocre electronics and it's just not the same.  

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imhififan
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I totally agree speaker comes first, but if you in love with a pair of power hungry speakers, you need to pay a premium for amplification. Thiel speakers is an example.

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jerryg123
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So you have some really cheap speakers?

They must sound great though.

I have spent vastly more on electronics than speakers. My DAC alone is about 10 times the value of my speakers.

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jerryg123
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Sitting here listening to an inexpensive Heed Elixer 60W class A through a pair of $6000.00 QLN Sonoras and it sounds AWESOME.

Now when I send it through my Qualiton X200 they sound FREAKING AWESOME but that is 7 times more expensive okay 6 times Tube Integrated. 
 

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