How much is your main home audio system worth?

[highfihoney]

i saw a system in here with this amp "California Audio Labs SL 2500 MCA Amp"

is it really worth 7 grand????

thats insane... anyways where can i see a picture of this beast?

is it worth 7k? that all depend's on who's buying it but i do know that you would be hard pressed to find a better ht amp no matter the cost,the 2500 mca is a 5 channel amp with 500 real watt's each channel plus the first 50 watt's in each channel are ran in class a,the 2500 mca is also able to place any unused channel's in a stand by mode,as far as i know it's the most powerfull 5 channel amp ever made.

 

[dburchet]

Ok guys this is my first post so I thought I would start by entering my newly formed system in to the How much have you spent thread. Keep in mind that I am still in college.

Toshiba 30" HDTV ........ $799.99
Pioneer VSX-815s ........ $299.99
Dali Vokal 2 ................. $595.00
2 x Dali Ikon 2 ............. $1000.00
MTX SW2 sub ............. $199.99
Toshiba DVD ................. $59.99
XBOX 360 ................... $399.99
Cables and such .......... $380.00
Total damage to my college education: $3735.94

Any and all feedback is very much appreciated I know I don't have all the best but I am blessed as to what I can afford especially to still be in school.

 

[gmoneyreece]

First Post

THIS IS MY FIRST POST SO I THOUGHT THIS WOULD BE A GOOD PLACE TO START. AFTER SOME RECENT UPGRADES THIS IS MY CURRENT SETUP:
ZONE 1
HITACHI 42" PLASMA $3200
DENON 5805 $6000
DENON 5910 $3500
MONSTER AVS2000 $1600
MONSTER HTS5100MKII $700
HUGHES DIRECTV HD DVR $400
XBOX 360 $400
PARADIGM CINEMA 330x3 $990
PARADIGM ADP150x2 $400
JBL 10" SUB $300
ZONE 2 (BASEMENT)
MTX 15" 3 WAY FLOORSx2 $500
ZONE 3 (BACK PORCH)
JBL OUTDOORx2 $300

TOTAL: $18,290

PLAN TO ADD 2 HIGH END FRONTS FOR A 7.1 SYSTEM. MAN THIS SEEMS LIKE A LOT WHEN YOU ADD IT UP, MY WIFE WILL NEVER KNOW THE AMOUNT I SPENT ON THIS SYSTEM!

 

[W_Harding]

I said $2,000 to $3,000, but, it cost me a lot more than that. If you ask the insurance adjuster, he would tell me its worth $50.

 

[geo75]

Too Much (Wife's Opinion)

Pioneer 43" plasma (Japanese Version) $4,000.00
2 X Kenwood 400 Disc DVD Players 2 X $529.00
2 Pair Yamaha NS-333 Bookshelf 2 X $159.00
2 X Yamaha NS-777 Fronts 2 X $239.00
2 X Yamaha YST-SW515 Subs 2 X $299.00
Yamah NS-C444 Center $119.00
Yamaha RX-V2500 Receiver $659.00
2 X Sony DVPCX995V 400 Disc DVD 2 X $279.00
XBOX 360 $399.00
Playstation 2 $149.00
Nintendo Gamecube $99.00
Sega Genesis Can't remember
Atari 2600 Ditto
Various cables and Connects Don't know

 

[Matt34]

Figured I can finally chime in since everything is here or on order. Prices include what I paid for shipping.

32" Trinitron $680
PS2 $200
HK AVR 330 $280
Pioneer DV-588A $134
DVR r-10- free
Bic Acoustech Ht-65 $145
Bic Acoustech Ht-75 $280
Bic Acoustech Ht-63 $180
HSU VTF-3 MkII $550
Harmony 659 remote $93

Total= $2542

 

[Apogee]

took a year to complete my sound system, now gotta save up and wait for the Sharp or Sony LCD 40-45" with 1080p and under 6 ms response time to be affordable....like 3000K

Yamaha 2500 = 1100 CAD
Yamaha dvd c750 = 350 CAD
Energy CC1 = 220 CAD
Engergy 10.3 = 450 CAD
Engergy C5 = 550 CAD
Engergy Encore = 220 CAD
Master 14 G speaker cable = 150 CAD
other related cables = 200 CAD
using on JVC 32" with component in = 1050 CAD from 5 yrs ago.

total now = 4300 CAD

budget for new LCD tv = 3000 CAD

total = 7000 CAD for my happy home theater.....

 

[highfihoney]

all the component's in this system were bought used over a 3 year period except the tv which was bought new as a close out,i mainly use it for stereo 4 channel listening & dvd concert's but the rest of the family watch movie's with it.

Mcintosh xrt 22 speaker's..........................$2,500.00

Mcintosh xl1 monitor's...............................$200.00

Mcintosh xl1-w bass speaker......................$100.00

JM lab's centris center channel....................$300.00

Mcintosh c-39 pre/pro.... ..........................$900.00

Mcintosh mvp-841 dvd/cd..........................$875.00

Mcintosh mc 60 monoblock.........................$800.00

Mcintosh mc 7270 stereo amplifier...............$1,200.00

Mcintosh mc 1201 monoblock amplifier's........$8,000.00

Hitachi 50 " projection tv............................$950.00

various surge suppresor's............................$200.00

peavy xlr interconect's...............................$30.00

tributaries rca interconnect's.......................$90.00

speaker wire,belden with monster banana's.....$200.00

bass trap's & reflection point panels..............$200.00

total.......................................................$16,545.00

it look's like alot but since we bought all used & patiently waited on the right deal's it ended up averaging out to be just under 40% of new price,the next upgrade will be to replace the projection tv with a plasma & better surge protection for all the gear,also going to add a 2 channel tube preamp with ht bypass but not right away.

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

THIS IS MY FIRST POST SO I THOUGHT THIS WOULD BE A GOOD PLACE TO START. AFTER SOME RECENT UPGRADES THIS IS MY CURRENT SETUP:
ZONE 1
HITACHI 42" PLASMA $3200
DENON 5805 $6000
DENON 5910 $3500
MONSTER AVS2000 $1600
MONSTER HTS5100MKII $700
HUGHES DIRECTV HD DVR $400
XBOX 360 $400
PARADIGM CINEMA 330x3 $990
PARADIGM ADP150x2 $400
JBL 10" SUB $300
ZONE 2 (BASEMENT)
MTX 15" 3 WAY FLOORSx2 $500
ZONE 3 (BACK PORCH)
JBL OUTDOORx2 $300

TOTAL: $18,290

PLAN TO ADD 2 HIGH END FRONTS FOR A 7.1 SYSTEM. MAN THIS SEEMS LIKE A LOT WHEN YOU ADD IT UP, MY WIFE WILL NEVER KNOW THE AMOUNT I SPENT ON THIS SYSTEM!

OK, time for a new sub and fronts.

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

I had to do an estimate not long ago for added insurance, so I got a pretty good idea of replacement cost at about $25,000-$30,000. Speakers are hard to determine since they are all DIY, but the electronics alone are at least 15K and if I add the wiring and cables in my attic, they alone would be about 5K. adding up my cabling receipts and materials was a shock, I had no idea they would be that much, full automation is expensive.

OK, you're the insane guy with the crazy IB sub in the attic, right? You need to post some direct pics of that setup. These guys would love it.

 

[Buckle-meister]

Unrelated.

Buckeyefan1, the Supersonic Coud link in your signature is incredible. It's amazing that a small streamlined object like a fighter jet causes such an enormous (typically unseen) influence round about it.

 

[gmoneyreece]

OK, time for a new sub and fronts.

i hear ya! go bucks! i was at the michigan st game this weekend, tough lose...
do you have any subs that you might suggest? i am holding off on new fronts until i either finish my basment or move into a new house.

 

[Chris1971]

Meridian HT.

Hi guys,

I am in the process of building a new house, with dedicated HT. Still a bit off, so set up as best I can.

I am in Aust, so providing AUD and RRP (deduct about 30% to get what I paid).

$14,500 Meridian G68D processor
$30,000 Meridian DSP5200 active speakers (L,C,R)
$9,0000 Meridian DSP3100 active speakers (surrounds)
$12,000 Meridian SW5500 sub (350w, dual 15")

$4,0000 PS Audio Director 4.7 (line conditioner/surge)

$6,0000 Stewart Firehawk 110" screen

$4,0000 Loewe 86cm Planus TV (until I purchase the projector - purchased 2000)

Soon to be purchased...
$15,000 Sony VPL-VW100 projector
$5,0000 VisionProHDP video processor

Total so far is about AUD $75K, with about another AUD$20K to go. The room will be completely light controlled, stepped seating and intelligent lighting, so add another AUD$17K for that too. I am sure the wife knows, but she is in denial

Cheers,

Chris
"Life is too short, not to enjoy it along the way"

 

[Rocky]

WOW, thats a lot of money man. I've spent about 3 grand on my system sofar but im only 17 so, I guess thats a huge chunk for now. I'm putting another 2 grand into it pretty soon as well.

 

[Naves74]

Yamaha HTR-5740 $250
Samsung HLR5667W $2000
Samsung DVD-HD841 $200
Klipsch RF-35's $900
Klipsch RC-25 $215
Klipsch KSW-12 $300
Apple Airport Express $150
Monster HTS2000 Power Center $200
PS2 $250
Cables/Connectors $300
RCA Surrounds and Stands $400

Not bad I would have to say for a college senior.

Check it out!
http://paws.wcu.edu/sagla/ht.htm

 

[Chris1971]

Very nice!! I sure didn't have anything like that when I was a student.

35 and only just now realising my dream.

So now the fun begins.

Cheers,

Chris

 

[bgrounds]

$$$$$

2 Sonus Faber Concerto Home main - 1800
4 Sonus Faber Wall Home surround - 1250
1 Sonus Faber Solo Center - 900
Denon 3910 - 1400
Samsung 61" DLP - 4000
Anthem D2 when it is available - 6500
B&K 200.7 amp - 2100
Directv Sat Receiver - 200
River interconnects and speaker cable - 650
PS - Audio Power regenerator & protection - 2700
PS - Audio Power Cords - 800
Speaker Stands - 350
Martin Logan Depth subwoofer - 1700
Slim Server Slimp3 music server - 250
Dell computer - 1800.

I just completed this system in a dedicated 18X16 room. Looks and sounds great!!

 

[Chris1971]

How do you find the PS Audio power cables? Did you test against any others? I have a PS Audio Director 4.7, but I've been considering the Virtual Dynamics Nite II and Master cables .

I've always loved the Martin Logan gear. Very nice.

Cheers,

Chris

 

[jaxvon]

I'd honestly have to say that spending money on expensive, magic power cables is a waste. If you desire good looking cables, you can easily make them yourself with the raw cable of your choice (inexpensive grounded stuff works great), some techflex, some nice hospital-grade terminations, and some heatshrink.

 

[bgrounds]

Power Cables

I like the PS cables allot. I've had some problems with interference and crackling in my speakers. I tried everything I knew how to do to get it to stop. The only thing that worked was changing the power cords. The sound is great, but I can't say that the cords made a difference in that area. In addition to that, I feel they are reasonably priced and are of EXCELLENT build quality.