Every guy here should know that despite our talk, at the end of the day the WIFE still has some say in a shared living space. It is the way of the world. That said, instead of viewing it as your gear being put out to pasture, it is actually time for a upgrade! No, a 19" butt ugly rack in the family room is what you had in college. It's time to get a nice piece of furniture that can house your gear, and if you want to do it nice, then get one WITH 19" rack rail inside of it! That way you get an UPGRADE on your rack, without the complaints from SWMBO. Same with the speakers! If your old ugly monstrosities aren't family room worthy, then how about some good on-wall speakers? Or some Def Tech Mythos speakers? There are some excellent options out there, and instead of being pissed about the tidal wave that just came through, simply look at it as an opportunity. Heck, if you really are determined to get those speakers back in the house, then it's time for a dedicated theater/listening space ALONG with more sexy speakers in the family room. New house time!
