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.
Good size room. Bookshelfs will work not just floor stand speakers. Stay with my rule: 40% = speakers 30% = amp 20% = source 10% = preamp Cables mean nothing. Those people paying 1k on wires and stuff is silly. My favorite system is the NAD2200 wth 1155 using Elac Unifi UB5.1, total.cost me $600 bucks. The sound difference between 1k and 5k is barely noticeable. To 10k. Some differences, but small. I have vintage and new stuff to compare.
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@ozzy62 , you're 100% right 600 buck system is non comparison to a 10k system. It will be nught and day. Sound is a matter of taste, when we get to expensive equipment it becomes what we like. I hv budget stuff and I would think high quality stuff as well. Vintage gear: ML27, NAD2200, MX-1000, MX-1, B&W601 S3, Nautilus 805, 803
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