Great systems in butt-ugly rooms

I can remember connecting a set of 1600.00 dollar mini-monitors to a pricey amp/pre/phono...equal in value to a VERY nice car of the time.

It was in a 12X14 bedroom, with carpeting stapled to the walls, (hole cut for one of the windows) padlock on the door...and a real live milk crate/bailing wire and plywood rack. I slept in a custom built loft, which had the couch underneath it.

In the living room, there was always a keg tap ready for action and the common area frequently smelled of beer and !sweet! smoke was known to waft through the air frequently.

Funny, rent was 160.00 per month including utilities and other than having to sleep with earplugs, once the 5 other roommates knew you would literally shoot them if they let anyone break into your room...it was pretty good.

I have such fond memories of that crummy room.

I could take off and follow a band in my van anytime I wanted to.

Oh Yeah...

I pose the question; how many of us, were it not for the females/partners/significant politically correct other, would not be living in a dinky cottage with a 6 digit stereo, awesome listening room and a kitchen/bathroom from the 50's?

how many of us, were it not for the females/partners/significant politically correct other, would not be living in a dinky cottage with a 6 digit stereo, awesome listening room and a kitchen/bathroom from the 50's?
Gumbydammit (Threads | Answers)

You've described our house perfectly...except our kitchen and bath are from the 40s, and the stereo is 5 digits. My wife bought the house before we were married.

Personally, the visual esthetics are as important to me as is the sound. And I live alone.

Personally, the visual esthetics are as important to me

I have always been happy with somewhere to stick my gear never mind aesthetics. If you are too fussy then you miss out on a lot of fun.