What’s the Sweet Spot price point wise in your audio journey?

I dont use the expression "sweet spot" to describe  the maximal perceived  ratio of S.Q. / price different for each of us...

I use the concept of "minimal acoustical satisfaction threshold" we can reach or not, which perceived threshold  imply some relatively good balance level between all the acoustical factors involved, which balance we can objectively understand and implement  ...

We need to study acoustics  a bit to understand our own subjective/objective situation...(acoustics is not mere room acoustic).

Forget reviewers...

Forget audio magazine...

read articles and books...

the only rating worth anyone's time is rating by their espresso. That's the basis of 80% of any coffee vendor's offerings. 

Starbucks' espresso is a 2/5 at best. I could write pages about how mediocre it is. 

@mahgister  Sitting here grooving to Sue Foley's The Ice Queen on my winter system.  Best $30 I've ever spent.  🤣    

@parkergetdean   I've always thought Starbucks over roasts their beans so you can taste them in a large latte.  Their straight cup of black coffee is undrinkable.  IMHO.

I had rarely felt so envious in an audio thread...

I had no winter system but ....

Perhaps one indeed, but way too much costlier...

I walk in winter  in my basement in a eight  form ride listening my Fiio FT1 from my Hidizs Ap 80 pro....

Too much money to the winter winds...

@mahgister  Sitting here grooving to Sue Foley’s The Ice Queen on my winter system.  Best $30 I’ve ever spent.  🤣