Poll: How much $$ do you have invested in system?

[jeff1956]

I read an old stereophile poll that said their readers averaged $2500 invested in their stereo......seems low?

So,let me ask the following:

How much invested in $$:

Current music system: Main listening(Home Theater or 2.1 stereo)
( the poll was about 2003; I think)

What type of main speakers:

Example: jeff1956

$3500, 2.1 channel stereo
Definitive tech Dr-7

Jeff

 

[TLS Guy]

I read an old stereophile poll that said their readers averaged $2500 invested in their stereo......seems low?

So,let me ask the following:

How much invested in $$:

What type of main speakers:

Example: jeff1956

$3500
Definitive tech Dr-7

Jeff

How long ago was that stereophile poll? Don't forget inflation.

How long do you want us to go back. The equipment here ranges over half a century!

 

[Adam]

How long do you want us to go back. The equipment here ranges over half a century!

Just cost out whatever a burglar can easily carry.

In my case, I've spent more than I needed to but less than I'd like.

 

[Grador]

You're going to need to specify a little more here. What equipment do you want included? I assumed that you're looking for main speakers, anything in the power chain, and sources? If so my answer is:

$1700
EMP E55Ti

Edited to add sub.

 

[Jimz711]

Yes, since it is stereo I'm assuming only equipment related to playing music. Also I'm guessing it is only the main listening room.

 

[jeff1956]

Yea, I exited my post with more,details!!!!

 

[jeff1956]

How long ago was that stereophile poll? Don't forget inflation.

How long do you want us to go back. The equipment here ranges over half a century!

Wow, nice collection

Jeff1956
Definitive DR7 speakers,Carved T.F.M-15. Amp,PeachTree Nova Pre,Rotel 955 CD player, Velodyne F-1500 sub,Mac Mini with Itunes, Trac tuner

 

[Grador]

Just an FYI, I edited my post (#4) as I completely forgot that my subwoofer would be used for music.

 

[hortence222222]

Well, just spent $4000 on Paradigm Monitor 11's, Center 3, Surround 3's, Monitor Sub 12. Eek! That hurts...

 

[TLS Guy]

I have just added the cost of the equipment to my main studio/theater. I have not adjusted for inflation. The equipment over the years has cost me pretty close to $75,000. If you add the cost of installing the studio panel, circuits and medal conduit with pipe bending, we are talking about $85,000.

The basement system runs to $6800, and the system at out Eagan home $7000. So about $100,000 for the equipment for all three systems. I still have my microphone locker which cost me around $3,500. Of course that is all spread over 50 plus years.

 

[cpp]

Too Darn much

 

[j_garcia]

I've shrunk my system down a bit in recent years, so current actual cost is considerably lower than what I've spent. Current main system (5.1) is about $5200 not including the display, or stands/rack. Current system 2 (2.1) is about $2K

 

[robb99]

I've shrunk my system down a bit in recent years, so current actual cost is considerably lower than what I've spent. Current main system (5.1) is about $5200 not including the display, or stands/rack. Current system 2 (2.1) is about $2K

What do your systems consist of?

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[j_garcia]

It is all in my sig.

 

[sgtjim]

Not enough and to much at the same time. But it's a expenditure out of love.

Signature? Nope can't figure out how to add one.

Here's my stuff though:

Panasonic - VIERA / TCP55VT50
Emotiva XPA-5 X-Ref 12 sub
Denon 2807
Oppo BDP 93
B&WN804 Mains
B&W603 Rear surrounds
B&WLCR 600 Center
ASW600
B&WCDS6 S3 rear heights

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Too Darn much

Yes, too damn much is right!

 

[fmw]

I think my main HT has around $4000 in it. Many of the components are old, though, so it would probably cost more today. I bought the speakers in 1999 and the receiver in 2006 or 7. The TV and BD player were purchased within the last year. My bedroom system is about $2000 but it is only 2 channel. It has a new BD player and a new receiver. The speakers on the system date back to 1996.

 

[Cos]

I never wanted to add it up, because I would be mad at myself for spending so much money!

I have only been investing in home audio for 12 years
-3 Yamaha AVRs - $3500
-Klipsh Speaker/Sub and Polk Rears (First 5.1 System then 6.1 DTS) $2000 estimate don't remember model number
-Anthem AVM 30 / PVA 7 / MCA 50 / MCA 20 - 8200
-Paradigm Studio 60v3 ADp 470v3 Surrounds (4) CC-570v3 - $4600 - traded in cc-570 for cc690v3 $1200
-Paradigm Seismic 12 - $1400

Current System:
-Studio 100v5 - CC-690v5 - ADP590v5 - $6100
-Integra DTR 80.3 - $2199
-Halo A52 A21 - $2000.00
-Sony 2000ES blu Ray $899
-Marantz 7007 Blu Ray $899
-Cables - $1000.00 estimated everything
-Monster Power Conditioner $300
-Panamax 7500 Power Conditioner $700.00
-TVs ---damn to many to count (1) Sharp (4) Sony (1 Mitsubishi) $8,500.00
-Media Server $700.00
This sounds much more impressive than it is, I would often sell my old equipment to buy new.
(i.e when I sold my CC-690v3 I sold it for $975.00 and bough the V5 for $1200 so not a lot of expense)

My dealer was also good about letting me trade stuff early on for full price within 6 months for upgraded gear. (Speakers, AVR, Blu Ray)
So about $44,200, which included a lot of upgrades and sales on audiogon, so its really not that impressive. That and 55/60 in TV's used to cost a lot more back then

Current Value of Equipment Used ~ $19,000 I am a lightweight compared to most on these boards!

 

[NewHTbuyer]

Probably around 8 or 9 thousand total for two rooms, one is 5.1 and the other 2.0, both have TVs.

 

[cpp]

Yes, too damn much is right!

And I never even listed the BG's in the dedicated HT room at the lake house. They were built in when we bought the place.