Average Price Spent for Speakers

$600 Klipsch RP-600M-PB
$1.5k KEF LS50
$25k Magico A5

Caveat:
I’m not your typical audiophile who upgrades over a long period, I’m working on my bucket list first audiophile analog/digital system hoping to land somewhere mid-fi (for lack of a better word).

My strategy was to find a speaker sound I love, then try to duplicate the sound as cheaply as possible while minimally sacrificing sound quality. After listening to many speakers via shops and shows, Magico and YG seemed to rather consistently sound great to me. I figured if I heard something I liked through the speakers, I should be able to closely reproduce the sound quality through these same speakers at home as long as I support it with the proper components and room treatments.

Normally, Magico and YG speakers were out of my budget, but in 2019 Magico introduced the $12k A3 and recently the $25k A5. The A3 sounded lightweight for my tastes.  After reading many positive reviews, I am purchasing the Magico A5 which I believe is a bargain that sonically punches significantly above it’s price point- it surpasses the S3 and competes with the S5.

The first 2 speakers, Klipsch RP-600M-PB and the KEF LS50, were purchased to satisfy my curiosity itch because these speakers garnered great reviews at their price points.  

4K used is my budget. Have 2 systems. That 8k

Before the Covid lockdown my speaker budget was under about $1000 used.  Then because I had more time at home than usual, with more free time than usual, I started buying, listening for a while, then reselling various gear.  I was able to try a pretty wide variety that way with very little extra budget.  

When I found a great deal I'd buy, and gradually worked my way up to spending $3,400 on a pair of Tekton Double Impact SE's.  As much as I love music, that was a large outlay, but I knew I could resell them if I didn't like them.  Loved the DI's in many ways but had the itch to try other's and ended up selling them.

IMHO it's almost a waste of time to listen to speakers anywhere but your own space.  I've spent hours and hours listening at various shops over the years and there's no frame of reference to that approach.  My family room is far from ideal acoustically, but it's what my ears know.  I've gone through a pretty wide variety of speakers, amps, preamps, and other gear as well, and in my space I feel I can assess the sonic differences pretty easily.  

I currently have a set of Zu Druid MK4/08's that I bought with the intention of upgrading the drivers, and for the music I enjoy, they sound fantastic!  After the upgraded drivers I will be in about $3,500.  Two years ago that would have seemed crazy.  Today it seems like a serious bargain. 

A months wages, but I have to do side jobs or overtime to keep my wife calm, 

Yep, 3 months salary, the same guidelines as for the engagement ring.