New speakers or new car?

do you know what socialism is @mark200mph ?

I'm the opposite, I bought a used car for around $40k including the 5 yr warranty because it is a tech filled BMW 650i convertible. Flew down to Tampa, FL after the 2024 Hurricane, spent a week coming back along the ocean just after peak season.

I would never spend that much, or near that much on speakers. I'm so lucky my Uncle spent darn good money in 1958. He was a bachelor with a Trust Fund.

@ripcitydave 

Top Appreciating Vintage Speakers

• JBL L100 Century (1970s): Highly sought after, with clean or restored pairs often valued at over 

  $4,500.

• Klipschorn (1946–Present): A, long-produced, corner-horn speaker often valued over $12,000
•  for vintage pairs, according to iGuide.net.
• Altec Lansing Voice of the Theatre:Originally for movie theaters, these 1950s-70s speakers are now premium home audio items valued at over 

  $8,000.

• Tannoy Monitor Gold (1960s): Highly regarded British speakers often selling for upwards of 

  $3,000.

• BBC LS3/5A: Small, iconic monitors that are highly collectible and valued for their, as stated on Headphonesty, sound quality.

• Pioneer HPM-100: Created to compete with JBL, these 1970s speakers are in high demand and have appreciated significantly, similar to the JBLs.
• Yamaha NS-1000M: Known for their beryllium drivers, these hold high value. 
   

Lest we forget, someone has to buy a speaker or a vehicle new before it ends up being a used item for sale.

At this point, I have more invested in my audio rig than my car.  I use the audio every day.  The car gets used a couple of times a month.