It takes a lot of money to install audio and video equipment. And this is not a secret. I worked as a concert organizer in Vegas and I know how much money goes to this. You can see examples of organized events here
https://best-vegas.com/broadway-shows/
. Thanks for the post.
AV expenditures break into mainstream media and current events
"Manafort’s Spending Fails to Impress in Wealthy Enclaves"
"...Other expenditures seemed in line with what people pay in the area. Perry Guillot, a prominent landscape architect in Southampton, said he was not surprised to hear that the complaint described the Manaforts’ $112,000 in audio and video installation costs.
"...Other expenditures seemed in line with what people pay in the area. Perry Guillot, a prominent landscape architect in Southampton, said he was not surprised to hear that the complaint described the Manaforts’ $112,000 in audio and video installation costs.
“That doesn’t get you a home theater with lean-back leather seats, a great projector and a popcorn machine,” Mr. Guillot said. “If we’re trying to put him up with the hedge fund guys, those numbers don’t match that story...”"
No, but it might buy you a decent amp or two...
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/31/us/politics/paul-manafort-luxury-shopping.html?_r=0