How do you afford it all???

Early B. · March 2005

I've wondered about this on numerous occassions, but how do you guys afford all of this audio gear?

A. are you a rich ****?

B. do you max out your credit cards?

C. do you save up cash each week until you can buy another component?

D. do you have a second job that feeds your passion for pursuing audio nirvana?

E. do you steal it?

F. do you neglect other aspects of your life such as driving a decent car, dating a better class of women, or buying cheap booze?

G. do you have a sugar mama?

H. are you just plain nuts?

Tell me. I wanna know.

Toxis · March 2005

I know I'm far from one of the people you're asking the questions to seeing I only have ONE setup (not 3 per room like some haha) but I personally have been saving every penny for the past 6 months to afford my HT. Still waiting to get my LSi's... will be here in a week-week and a half.

steveinaz · March 2005

I make pretty damn good money, and I wonder the same thing...LOL

VR3 · March 2005

Work...Work...More Work...

No Bills...Just a hobby!

danger boy · March 2005

used gear. it's the only thing keeping me in this hobby.

Only a couple pieces of gear i've bought new before.
for the HT.
1 Marantz receiver
2. Toshiba DVD player
3. Zenith HDTV
4. RT800i fronts

all else is used... but in good working and looking order.

the two 2 ch rigs i have are vintage used gear.

and being plain nuts never hurts either. ha ha ha!

ohskigod · March 2005

same here, mostly used. makes your dollar go a long way. built my own sub as well. my outlaw was bought new, but i rarely buy new. unless it is a great deal. when the outlaw went down to 699.00, i could not pass it up.

masanz1 · March 2005

Originally posted by Early B.
I've wondered about this on numerous occassions, but how do you guys afford all of this audio gear?

A. are you a rich ****?

Yes

B. do you max out your credit cards?

Yes

C. do you save up cash each week until you can buy another component?

Yes

D. do you have a second job that feeds your passion for pursuing audio nirvana?

No

E. do you steal it?

No

F. do you neglect other aspects of your life such as driving a decent car, dating a better class of women, or buying cheap booze?

If I dated, my wife may be upset

G. do you have a sugar mama?

No

H. are you just plain nuts?

Of course

Tell me. I wanna know.

No sales tax is nice too

Early B. · March 2005

I mostly save my money, although some of the purchases come from the "household account" such as the speakers my wife wanted, DVD player, etc. But everything else I have to save for.

BTW, many of you guys are lying. I'm thinkin' rich **** for most of you.

MSkeezer · March 2005

Save, save, save, and wait for my tax return at the end of the year. I usually buy gear that's on clearance or on sale as an "open box" item. That way I can get the salesguy to knock off a little extra. I only paid $400 for my HK 330, with all of the accessories, and no scratches. It was CC's demo model, so I got a pretty damn good deal.

reeltrouble1 · March 2005

H for me defintely H, the recent change in my meds has helped, but this may just be a placebo effect.

RT1

BlueMDPicker · March 2005

I'm a connoisseur, conservator, and collector of fine cardboards, bubble wraps, and plastic peanuts. The gear is a collateral nuisance.

Mjr7531 · March 2005

Deficit Spending.

exalted512 · March 2005

donate plasma. be a cheap ****
-Cody

swerve · March 2005

C,D,H

C: I save each week.

I work a morning job @ State Farm & a night job @ circuit city
H: I once beat a man for stealing my potato

PolkThug · March 2005

Credit card and part time at CC.

dorokusai · March 2005

I am a goat pimp on the side.

RobXant · March 2005

War = Overtime.

Time-and-a-half made the jump from RTi's to LSi's a reality.

Now, if we would only invade Iran, I could get a Jolida!

michael_w · March 2005

Live with my parents and I work 5 days a week. It also helps to only have one bill... my cell phone

. Lots of saving cause I know I can't spend all my money on audio.(lots of saving to do for school)

spwuinmk67 · March 2005

Saving? Whats that? I sell a bunch of **** at work, make a nice pay check, and go out and blow it on my item of choice. This week was some MB Quart QSD216's.

Next...and amp, then sound deadening. Every two weeks is a new toy for me.

mantis · March 2005

A. I'm not rich but I do well for myself.

B. No. But I do however use em from time to time when I can't wait anymore.

C. Somewhat. I keep most of my money in the bank. I pay my bills and I keep an eye on whats left and decide the best thing to do with it.

D.No. I work enough at my only job.

E. No

F. Never, if anything I spend to much money and live right to my means.

G. I wish. She works but doesn't make a ton of dough. She does it for adult conversation(we have 2 kids).

H. Completely. I dream about audio gear and my other hobbies more then anything else. For some reason or another my toys are very Important to me. Nuts ma not be strong enough. I probably need professional help.

Dan

TroyD · March 2005

Originally posted by Early B.
I've wondered about this on numerous occassions, but how do you guys afford all of this audio gear?

A. are you a rich ****?

Not hardly, the military isn't known for the great pay.

B. do you max out your credit cards?

We haven't carried a credit card balance from one month to another in over six years.

C. do you save up cash each week until you can buy another component?

No, I try to strike a balance between what I want and what I can afford.

D. do you have a second job that feeds your passion for pursuing audio nirvana?

Nope, if your job doesn't support you in the lifestyle that you currently lead either you need a different lifestyle or a different job.

E. do you steal it?

Not hardly

F. do you neglect other aspects of your life such as driving a decent car, dating a better class of women, or buying cheap booze?

Not in my mind. I don't live to impress anyone. I'm quite content with what I have.

G. do you have a sugar mama?
I wish, the lovely Wendi is pretty savvy with the beads and shells.

H. are you just plain nuts?

Rumor has it.

The thing is, if you have to have the new car smell, this hobby like any other, can be expensive. However, if you live within your means and do your homework, you can put together great rigs for a lot less money than you think. The key is patience

BDT

faster100 · March 2005

Sell to buy....... i don't hoard gear, unfortunatly can't.

I also try and buy used lately and make sure its in good shape, box and manuals are a +++... gotta think of the resale later on common items.. alot of times you can break even with a upgrade..

Tax returns are your friend,

most of my purchases although are researched are spur of the moment, No time to save for those.. good deal grab it!! types..

petrym · March 2005

I bought my HT setup for cash using my inheritance from my Dad after he died.

He was always buying cool audio stuff and showing me how it worked. Because of that experience I am the head of audio at our church. We also made a donation in his name for a sound renovation project: 32 channel mixer, amps, powered mixer, and monitor speakers for the musicians.

Early B. · March 2005

I am the head of audio at our church.

Cool. Good to know that you're using the skills of your hobby in other areas of your life that benefit others.

danger boy · March 2005

I"m with faster100, i too can't afford to hoard gear. Most everything i own audio wise is used in one place or another.

I just find it disheartening to see a good piece of gear sit unused. it's a shame sometimes to even think that. So whenever i buy something.. it's already got a place for where it will be used.

organ · March 2005

B, C and F.

B. Credit card was maxed out but now I've got it under control.
C. I save up each week when I need new gear.
F. I don't drive! Rather have good audio right now.

Maurice

madmax · March 2005

I probably make less than many people here and happen to live in an expensive area. There are several ways I keep my system going.

1. I have no credit card debts. (MOST IMPORTANT!)

2. Consider audio equipment a necessity. (Crazy)
3. One day a week part time job. (Too lazy to quit)

4. I don't spend $100 a month for a cell phone
5. I don't spend $60 a month for cable or satelite
6. I don't spend $17 a month for OnStar
7. I don't spend $40 a month for internet services

8. I don't spend any dollars on service agreements
9. I purchase as much as possible on-line
10. I pay less than 1/2 value for used vehicles
11. I never pay for any sort of repair on anything.
12. I'm willing to pay more if the discount is greater.

madmax

beardog03 · March 2005

A;

No...
I`m not a rich ****, just a fat ****....
I start back to the gym next week , so I`m working on that...

That will make me just a ****...

I work very hard and put in very long hours...
I`m salary so that doesn`t work out so good most of the time...

I make a decent salary though...

B;

I just got them all payed off after two years of maxing 8 cards out to the tune of 45k....

Very stupid to live beyond your means...

Lesson learned...broke for over two years....

( I did just buy a SVS on my card, so now I`m paying that off ....don`t know what came over me....)

*note* also dipped way into saving account...wife not amused..

C;

I do now....

D;

I barely have enough time in the day for the job I have...

E;

I hate theives and liars....nuff said...

F;

Did that for too long..

Now I have a great wife, great kids, a great truck, and a bar full of Top shelf Booze....( I still enjoy the middle and bottom shelf as well...)!!

G;

If I told ya , I`d have ta kill ya...

H;

Absolutly..!!

They don`t call me beardog for nothin...

I also took most of what was left from what my POP`s (who was also my best friend) left me and invested in something that reminded me of him...

He taught me at a very young age the love and appreciation of music , and for that I am truely greatful....

He loved to play music (vibes) and listen to the tube amps he used to build (heath kits and others) along with the speakers he made (that had more sand than the beach in them)

I hope everybody on this forum teaches , shares and exspands your childrens minds and hearts with the love of music everyday.

As a long time drummer from long ago, I have had it bad for a long time...

THANKS POP`S..........

MacLeod · March 2005

Well I did it by going up to my eyeballs in debt and then being out of work for 2 months and falling behind and still have not caught up yet, 2 YEARS LATER, so now I cant buy anything without saving up first which takes FOREVER!! Damn Im depressed now.

pjdami · March 2005

I work my **** off. Last week I worked 72 hours but only get paid a 40 hour salary. Not the norm (thankfully) but part of being a salaried employee. Also been on call 24 / 7 for the last 3 years. Get paged on vacation even:(

As far as having multiple rigs and the cost, I see my neighbor's 30K bass boat and know that I don't have that much invested in audio. Everyone has their priorities.

How do you afford it all???

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