Inna: I felt the OP question was a 'fun' question and I did not want to get into spoiling the posts with a serious answer too soon.
Agree that women do not have much interest in equipment, just results: IE: music, (if they are interested in music)
Convenience, looks are more inportant.
Agree with comment about woman's clothes, most will discount fussing over them, even if they actually do spend a lot and a lot of time getting ready. Guys want a woman to look good, it takes a LOT of effort to look good, but women do not want to talk about that.
Women never tell a guy how many pairs of shoes she has or how much they cost... So return the favor and skip the stereo equipment discussion.
Also IMO most women do not love diamonds, it is just most men do not have a clue what she really wants, so the diamonds are the OK substitute (since women KNOw men do not have a clue what she really wants). Most women I know want thier husband to actually talk to them with interest in what they are doing and to tell her what you (husband) is doing AND thinking about, way more than they want a diamond... A vacation with the hubby in a nice place where he is actually WITH her (in mind AND body, not just physically present)is way more valuable and memoriable than any diamond. Unless you are already on the way to a divorce. LOL
so did anyone actually want to hear from "dear Abby"? (me)