The critical factor is the nature of the relationship. Perhaps that is an obvious statement but somehow I don't think so.
Fortunately my wife and I don't view one another as "adversaries" in any way. We want the best for each of us, hence for the marriage. We never feel we have to "level the playing field." 50-50 is an idealized goal at best and impossible to measure.
Unless an expenditure, whether it be audio or something else of a discretionary nature, takes food off the table, it's not a problem.
A major plus is she loves music as much as I do, AND, her ears are better than mine. :)
Fortunately my wife and I don't view one another as "adversaries" in any way. We want the best for each of us, hence for the marriage. We never feel we have to "level the playing field." 50-50 is an idealized goal at best and impossible to measure.
Unless an expenditure, whether it be audio or something else of a discretionary nature, takes food off the table, it's not a problem.
A major plus is she loves music as much as I do, AND, her ears are better than mine. :)