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In your opinion, what is Hi, Medium and Low end?

Hey All,

I am new to this arena and for all the reading and homework it seems like there is a lot of circumstance out there. It seems that the comment that I see the most is, “…see how it works with your system.” And while this is true about a great many things in life it seems that we are all trying to find a sense for balance for our budget. The other thing that I learned is the spending a lot will not always yield the desired result.

So…regardless of price, here is my question. In your opinion, if your were to put together a system (say something to do it all, as I don’t know about everyone else but I couldn’t afford one for music and one for movies and other activities) in the following three categories: as high medium and low; what would it look like?

Say maybe with the following categories:

1) Processor, Preamp & Amp OR Receiver
2) Sources (CD, Phono or whatever)
3) Cables (Speak, Interconnect and whatever)
4) Power and related products
5) Other tweaks

Did I miss anything? Please feel free to add. :D

There are no motives hear but to learn, I have just bought a bunch of stuff that make me happy and I am just curious or maybe trying to prove that I am not on crack. ;-)

Cheers,

Blu
blu_audio

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mrjstark
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There is a difference between Low Fi, Mid Fi or Hi Fi but it is not only in terms of price range ......at least not in my book. I believe it should reflect the differences in quality of the material that is reproduced and its honest, accurate image of the original music material. I do understand that it is not always possible to get that last slice of detail and transparency on the low budget but there are exeptions. And that is where this hobby becomes interesting and fun.

P.S
Bose and one box systems shouldn't have the "Fi" in, on or near their box, section or the store that sells it.
mrjstark
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Tough question, and very personal I may add. It depends on who you will talk to ....I guess and what we concider budget minded system. From my perspective ( others might disagree ) and limited experience with most that is out there. I would quess that decent, budget system that I could put together and enjoy, could be put together in around $2000 to $3000 range. Including all components, cables and speakers.
Mid-price - for around 6K
Hi- for around 15K+

These would include components that I am familiar with and performance/price that reflects my preferances, taste and pocket.

Now let it rain........:)
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