@harbinger808
You must be new to that kid thing if you think they will feel the same way ten years from now. They are angels now, then they become human beings later. Enjoy them as much as you can now. That’s the natural way of things.
OP, the last time I died, my stuff ended up at Goodwill 😁 |
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Handing her a pair of magnesium and aluminum headshells, I asked my wife which one sounded better. She examined them and made a few vague guesses. When pushed, she had no Earthly idea what they were. No clue. None. |
Nope, they don’t care & think I’m crazy. |
I offered to buy my oldest son a very nice system several years ago. He didn’t want one. I gave my youngest son a complete system as a house warming gift a few years ago. He can’t wait to get his hands on my listening room system, which includes about 1,200 albums and 500 CDs. |
Not really...
I willed the main setup to Keith Richards and...
if he does not survive me it goes to Richard Dean Anderson.
DeKay |
My son was in a band, cut one album, now has a couple teenage kids and is licking his chops to get his hands on my system. It will be well taken care of, and tested at FULL RANGE ! LOL |
So I'm out of luck with my 200 lbs speakers lol
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Hello Yes I think many of Us have wondered about that i know i have & on more than once with my 1st Boy 30 yo i have about 60k invested in my audio system at retail What kill me is My kid and other younger gens Think that some little Black box Wifi speaker sounds just as good maybe better besides who would want 125lbs speakers anyway |
More concerned over the vinyl collection. That's were the real value is.
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My kids are in elementary school and don't have any interest in any media other than video games (mostly minecraft). I have to drag them away. Movies, tv, music, nothing. For a while they mixed youtube shows in and occasional movies and scripted shows but that has disappeared. I don't think any traditional media will be of any importance to them. The change is a whole lot more significant. |
My kids may only be 5 and 8 but we listen to our system everyday for at least 3-4 hours together. They get to listen to whatever they want. They both want all of it when they get older. I’m already building a second set at my ex’s house next year so they don’t have to fight over it years from now. If I leave them anything, I want it to be a love of music :) |
On second thought, maybe leave it all to mahgister.
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A while back , I offered my then 17 year old son a beautiful pair of PSB M2 Platinum with stands, a Velodyne HGS 10 sub and a nice Anthem integrated amp and he said “no thanks, I got this “ holding up his cellphone..... at first I wanted a DNA test but then I realized today’s kids want it now, virtually free and don’t care what it sounds like.
It was really a nice system that I eventually sold to a young couple that were thrilled with what they got for the money and appreciated good sound |
And the rest is rust and stardust. ~ Lolita |
woodsage said:
"It ends in dust and disarray."
That sounds beautifully said and romantic, but the dust and disarray also give way to new life. One is necessary for the other, and it’s a beautiful and never ending cycle that we are all a part of.
That said, no one in my family will want my system. They all think that it’s a waste of money and space. |
My oldest son has already asked for my speakers when I die. He's the only one old enough to remember me building speakers, and wants them as a reminder of those memories. I agreed he could have them when I go, but requested that my uncle's Dynakit 70 (now updated with VTA board) go with them, because they play so well together.
I'd like to see the kids at least keep the system in the family....I just don't want anyone to feel slighted if they don't get something they wanted, so some frank discussions, as well as an update to my will might be in order. |
I don't know if they do, but if they don't, I would go to the nearest audio club and find out who is the youngest or least able to afford audio and give it to them. Or go to my local college to the music engineering department and ask some faculty which students would really benefit from a great hifi rig. |
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I'm donating my system and records to charity. My kid and I do a lot for many charities (all of them non church based/funded). As I have been fortunate to have a few charities help me out with my daughter I repay it in spades in every way I can (volunteering, graphic design, printing, organizing, etc).
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Probably not. They both use their ear buds or headphones all the time and have never shown any interest in speakers etc.
But my son has an appreciation for unique quality gadgets in general so who knows they might someday grab his attention if I am not using them. |
I expect my brother to determine the disposition - keep it, give it to a relative or friend or sell it.
The same thing is true with my watches.
Frankly - I’m single so its not my problem :) |
Then you walk to the window and stare at the moon
Riding high and lonesome through a starlit sky
And it comes to you how it all slips away
Youth and beauty are gone one day
No matter what you dream or feel or say
It ends in dust and disarray.
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A couple years ago a well known member of this site passed and his sister inherited or was deligated to get rid of the stuff...a little was sold on this site but a lot of it went to Goodwill including the huge collection of LPs...ashes to ashes
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"Way to big !!!" Yep Used to be 19-23" TVs and larger speakers. Now its 75-80" TV and pinhead size speakers As far as how they deal with it, I don’t care. I won’t know a thing about it...I suppose. I suspect it becomes a matter of importance on which way the elevator goes...basement or Penthouse |
