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Underspent on speakers relative to overall system?

I’m sure this has been discussed many times in the past, but was curious about where your systems sits in this breakdown? I am wondering if I underspent on my speakers relative to my overall system. My current, just recently completed system by percentage looks like this:

 

31% - SOURCE – PS Audio PerfectWave DirectStream DAC/BRIDGE II & Roon library management


27% - SPEAKERS – Monitor Audio Platinum PL100’s & REL Storm subwoofer

 

16% - AMPLIFICATION – PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium HP Integrated

 

16% - POWER CONDITIONING– PS Audio Power Plant Premier & Panamax MAX® 5300-EX Power Conditioner

 

6% - CABLES - DH Labs Silver Sonic speaker cables & interconnects, and Pangea power cords


4% - CABINETRY – including AIRCOM CLOUDPLATE T7, QUIET RACK COOLING FAN SYSTEM 2U

 

Not sure if there are "standard" guidelines of ranges of how much by percentage you should spend in each category.


Look forward to your responses!


Cheers,

Sam

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whitestix
386 posts
 
With all due respect, I think you are over-thinking the whole matter.  You have a great system just enjoy the music.   Regardless of your speakers, a better front end is alway a good thing, as I found out when I got a Pass Labs First Watt F5 amp in place of my already excellent amp.  Let you pocketbook be your guide. 
wolf_garcia
4,650 posts
 
Let your hearing be your guide as anything else is kind of silly, especially in audio, and certainly in the "previously owned" market where patience is rewarded. 

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jimf42
48 posts
 
You have not underspent on speakers if you really like the speakers...that is all that matters.
inna
5,245 posts
 
Still, eventually there comes a time when if you want a jump in performance you have no choice but to replace your treasured speakers, and often even used this will cost. 
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2psyop
779 posts
 
A couple of things to keep in mind if you are serious about getting advice. First off, many, many people here really enjoy spending your money and telling you, in a matter of fact kind of way, what to get, what to sell and what to gift away to Aunt Susie. Secondly, these are all opinions because this is an audio hi-fi forum and it's where you can get advice. You make up your mind after looking at all the suggestions and comments. I would not ever consider opinions as matters of fact.
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