I beg to differ, there definitely are some audio components worth their ridiculous prices. Not that by any means I can afford pieces like this, but if I had the money to throw at something like this I would. And it would not be to look cool for my rich friends (I dunno, do you automatically get rich friends when you become rich?). I used to work at a very high end Audio/Video Dealer in South Florida and I had the pleasure of hearing equipment like this.
The sound is so amazing, when coming from the right source along with the right speakers and cables, that you can forgo the scotch and smoking jacket because the music in itself is delightfully blissful.
To me, something that has that effect and is still legal, is worth the price.
But a Ferrari is worth the price of 2 midwestern homes???? Lets see, a Ferrari cost $250K and will be driven 3K miles a year, while a $250K audio system can be used 365 regardless of weather or season and will retain more of its value over time (Dedicated Theaters raise the value of your home), yet the Ferrari owner is cool, and the Audiophile is asylum bound. I wish I could make this stuff up. Just because you can't afford it (myself included) doesn't mean its overpriced. If it makes sense with cars, why not this?
How many times do I need to post this:
Hours of enjoyment per dollar spent, Hifi is one of the best values there is. Better than automobiles, hookers, etc. Maybe, its the reason why people keep their hifi longer than their cars, mattresses, televisions, etc.
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I don't care how 'great' an audio component is. NO audio component is worth the price of a car, or a down payment of a house.
I beg to differ, there definitely are some audio components worth their ridiculous prices. Not that by any means I can afford pieces like this, but if I had the money to throw at something like this I would. And it would not be to look cool for my rich friends (I dunno, do you automatically get rich friends when you become rich?). I used to work at a very high end Audio/Video Dealer in South Florida and I had the pleasure of hearing equipment like this.
The sound is so amazing, when coming from the right source along with the right speakers and cables, that you can forgo the scotch and smoking jacket because the music in itself is delightfully blissful.
To me, something that has that effect and is still legal, is worth the price.
But a Ferrari is worth the price of 2 midwestern homes???? Lets see, a Ferrari cost $250K and will be driven 3K miles a year, while a $250K audio system can be used 365 regardless of weather or season and will retain more of its value over time (Dedicated Theaters raise the value of your home), yet the Ferrari owner is cool, and the Audiophile is asylum bound. I wish I could make this stuff up. Just because you can't afford it (myself included) doesn't mean its overpriced. If it makes sense with cars, why not this?
How many times do I need to post this:
Hours of enjoyment per dollar spent, Hifi is one of the best values there is. Better than automobiles, hookers, etc. Maybe, its the reason why people keep their hifi longer than their cars, mattresses, televisions, etc.