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

Showing 2 responses by oddiofyl

I see a lot of my amp cost this and my speakers are this much.... it doesn't really matter what something costs. It can still be crap.    Or it can be an unbelievable value for the money.   I'd like to think my system is a sum of the latter.   

My electronics (amp & preamp) probably cost 3 times my speaker.  I have driven the same speakers with mediocre electronics and it's just not the same.