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Why do folks spend more on electronics than on speakers?

Hello, just curious on this subject. I have seen threads where folks ask for advice on how to allocate their budget and this topic comes up. I also see systems posted on various forums where folks have $10K-$20K in gear driving $2K-$5K in speakers and wonder why. I have traditionally been a speakers first person as that is where I have noticed the greatest differences. For those that allocate more on gear vs speakers what are your reasons? No judgement, I am just interested in hearing another point of view.

mrteeves

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mglik
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$$ are not as significant as sound signature of a speaker.

Also, specifically, what a speaker is capable of delivering.

For example, a nice pair of ESS Quad 57s at around $6K are a destination speaker for many. Or a pair of excellent $7K monitors. 
For larger scale, a pair of $30K big floorstanders. It all comes down to if a speaker sounds like music to the individual.

However, a speaker is limited to what it is being “feed”.

The source then the electronics which amplify.

IMO, the most important and most vital are the two transducers. In my analog only system, the cartridge and the speakers. And those two are most responsible for the ultimate SQ. Again, the $$ are not as central as what sounds good to you.

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