Sound System on $10K Budget


All, sorry if this has been asked a million times before. I am looking to build a home audio system from scratch and want to keep it under $10K. I have no idea where to start, and scrolling through this forum has just made me more overwhelmed. For context, I have a headphone setup (Meze Empyrean and HD 800S and a Vioelectric V280/1). Unfortunately, I haven't used the system in over a year--I find it too difficult given all the wires, turning my desktop on, etc. As such, I am looking to put in a home audio system that I can more casually listen to as I work, cook, etc.

The room I am putting the system in is 34 x 20 with 12 foot ceilings. I am looking for a system that is just all around good (jack of all trades master of none) given the budget. I will not be doing any room treatments, etc (not worth the marginal benefit and I am not looking for perfection here). The system will be used daily for TV and for music. As far as genres, I really like everything, but skew towards alternative/indie/pop/rock. I am guessing I will want a sub, but I have no idea and am flexible. I was thinking two loudspeakers, but I am flexible.

FWIW, I don't really believe in expensive cables and think it is a waste of the budget at this price point, but I am open to other opinions. I am open to buying used equipment (I actually prefer used equipment--I believe quality audio equipment should last forever). Overall goal is simplicity + all around good. 

tas2200

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Speakers $ 4.5k 

SB G90 M2 Technics 

Integrated $ 2.5k 

SU G700 M2 Technics 

Speaker Cable $ 400 - 800 

Ascent 12TC Kimber Kable 

Base    12VS Kimber Kable  

I would absolutely wait for M2 Products when available. 

Music Direct  

Given – reluctance to spend more for cable I included two options. 

Just good solid simple tech – high quality material. 

My System consists of a mix of two Technics Class Components. 

Premium SB C700 > Grand SU G90 > 12 TC 

While my total is a bit N of $10K it includes Prime TT > Assortment of ICs. 

My front burner goals are to step up to Ascent and settle on a Power Cable. 

Yes … Power Cable as well. 

MO you will not regret spending $ 1k on Ascent 12TC. 

Some of the users here have SB C700 … search Virtual Systems.