Price Ratio for Speakers, Cables and Electronics

[MKZ]

What ratio would you spend for cables, speakers and some electronics. Let says $500 speakers, $750 cables, $1000 electronics? Please break it down for cables like speaker cable, IC, PC, etc..
I think I am wrong spending more on cables than speaker value and somebody correct me.

[WilliamM2]

50% speakers, 48% electronics, 2% cables.

[steveinaz]

Personally, I think you can get all the cable you need for $185 a set (IC's), and probably far less than that. Speaker cable maybe $300. Opinion's will vary wildly on this.

I would NEVER spend more on cables than speakers--that just doesn't make any sense. Speakers (again, IMO) should be the majority of your budget--nothing changes your sound more.

[Lasareath]

The folowing is what I spent in the past year and half on my main system.

Speakers $4000

Electronics $2100

Cables $800

But, I have at least $3500 to $5000 of stuff I want to get in the form of Electronics and maybe $2500 in cables over the next year.

My Speakers will not change.

Las

[TNRabbit]

I agree with all who say spend the lion's share on speakers; almost ALWAYS the weakest link in a system.

[McLoki]

45% speakers
45% electronics (source, pre, amp)
10% cables.

[Hawkeye]

My ratios are:

Electronics: 65%
Speakers: 33%
Wires: 2%

[polktiger]

search function might help here as someone within the past year started a thread on this exact topic that basically turned into a poll of users and their allocations.

[concealer404]

I don't know that i've done this right, probably not as i'm not completely happy with it, but who is?

33% speakers
54% electronics
13% cables

But then again, i don't exactly have a great setup. (2channel)


My HT setup looks more like everyone elses percentages.

[MKZ]

search function might help here as someone within the past year started a thread on this exact topic that basically turned into a poll of users and their allocations.

I know. That was started by Michael and have no idea how to search back. I have changed my system since then and now I'm crazy on cables and thinking to get new speakers and cables so.

Thank you everybody. Helpful as always.

[ben62670]

50% speakers, 48% electronics, 2% cables.

The "1" key broken sweet William?

[Face]

There shouldn't be any set ratio, it's all about synergy.

[WilliamM2]

The "1" key broken sweet William?

How about you just answer his question, and quit attacking posters who have a different opinion than your own.

[ben62670]

How about you just answer his question, and quit attacking posters who have a different opinion than your own.

You know that cartoon with the coyote, and the sheep dog? Well I would like to think of us in that respect. At the end of the day I would like to say goodnight Sam;)
Ben

BTW you called Face an ass:rolleyes: I am sure I am in that category.
Goodnight Sam:)

[WilliamM2]

You just can't stop, can you? Go have another drink...

[ben62670]

You just can't stop, can you? Go have another drink...

Bill I really don't have a problem with you. I think it is kinda funny you can tell people what they can hear though.
Thanks
Ben
Edit
I do believe that people can hear things differently than others. Like myself I don't get into photography like others.

[candyliquor35m]

knowledge and reason change like the season

[SolidSqual]

$3,000 on speakers
Roughly $7,500 on electronics.
Maybe $1,500 in cables.

Hmmmm I may be a little off-balance? Or could I be planning a major speaker upgrade in the future?

[Face]

BTW you called Face an ass:rolleyes:
That's fine, it's better than being tone deaf.

[steveinaz]

My source: $1600 (CDP/DAC)
Passive linestage: $1000
Amp: $985
Speakers: $1325/pr
Cables: $625 (2 sets of IC's, dig coax, speaker cable)

[Face]

Main rig:

60% Electronics
15% Cables
25% Speakers

I know my speaker percentage is low, but I'm mostly happy with what I have now. Once I find something that "floors" me, I'll start saving.

I'd really like to check out EP CS2's, but it would kill me to have to change everything around.

SDA Rig:
75% Electronics
20% Cables
5% Speaker(great deal)

Bedroom Rig:
60% Electronics
10% Cables
30% Speakers(another great deal)

[xandra]

I really Don't think there's a way to come up with an Electronics percentage as this will vary enourmously depending on: How many devices you connect, and How large a TV you have.

But If I were to start over again: Here' s my order of where money's best spent.

1. Speakers: these'll stick around a long time, you'll never be happy till you have good ones. If need be: buy excellent fronts & maybe center (you can get away with cheaper surrounds even if they're not voice matched, you can upgrade at a later point if desired.) But don't skimp on the Fronts.

2. Next - a good receiver and/or seperates (preAmp/Amp etc) package. putting money into seperate amp is better long term value - but I still feel your pre or Reciever is pretty damned important as the brains of your system, plenty of of inputs/ouputs, and up to date features will keep it around longer.

3. Get at least one good player (CD, DVD, or TV) depending on your personal needs. So that you can enjoy above.

Lastly... AFTER you've got used to your system. You can upgrade cables to most important devices & speakers. (ex: good speaker cables to fronts, if you're an SACD fan good ic's for multichannel). If you're lucky... you'll fall in love Again.

[vonnie123]

45% speakers
45% electronics (source, pre, amp)
10% cables.


That is a very reasonable ratio. Mine is close to that with most of the cables being plucked off the used market.