1. Home
  2. misc-audio
  3. 1106014632

When does the law diminishing returns kick in?

As I go through these threads reading responses I will look at the systems from answer writers. Wow, some of you guys don't mess around. As a music lover and audio guy myself (since the late 60s) I can't help but be envious.
Although my system is modest, especially compared to some, I get a lot of enjoyment listening to music on it. It took a while and a lot of trial and error to get what seems right to me. But when looking at the super systems here it makes me wonder what I'm missing. With the exception of deeper bass, am I missing all that much? How much would I have to spend to hear real (worthwhile) improvement?
timrhu
muzikat
887 posts
 
I have spent a LOT of money on this hobby to get good sound.
It taught me that you don't have to spend a LOT of money to get good sound.
Well thought out components at reasonable prices can be as enjoyable as the higher priced stuff.
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
When you have no money left for lunch... for the next 14 weeks....
I usually do spend enough to be sort of tight in the checkbook dept... but I am insane.
boa2's avatar
boa2
1,550 posts
 
It's not about money, my friend. It's about time. And have you met my new girlfriend? Her name is Au..Aud..Audrey-ogon....

She looks so cute in black and yellow.
reubent
3,587 posts
 
I'm in the camp of both Panderso and Muzikat. I have spent a lot of time and money to arrive at a moderately expensive system that is more enjoyable than my previously more expensive systems.

I think the investment of time will likely bring bigger returns than money.

For me, my system built specifically for my near-field setup at moderate volume has given me a return of enjoyment and some bucks in the "dippy" account!

Oh, current system is:

Quad 99 CD-P CD player with remote volume control
Channel Islands VMB-1 monoblocks or
Bottlehead Paramour 2A3 SET tube monoblocks
Reference 3A MM DeCapo monitors
good cables

Enjoy,

TIC
jond's avatar
jond
3,400 posts
 
As everyone has said it really depends on you. For me it's about $2K used per component on average. But that's me. God I hope my girlfriend's not reading this!
More to discover