SDA family get together

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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited October 2005
    Derail

    I am sure in the vast majority it is a comprimise. There is often limited funds to maintain the dreams and ambitions of multiple family members. If both partners are open to what they ultimately want, there is a much better chance of both parnerts being satisfied.

    What often happens is one shares what they want and works tword attaining his/her goals. The other says nothing then one day comes home with $3000 worth of speakers (just to make things even and to the other partners surprize) and all hell breaks loose.

    Michael

    /Derail

    Edit - cathy was much faster with the keys than I was..... :)
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,511
    edited October 2005
    Well, it is a family thread.

    It should be an equal partnership. The spouse should be able to participate in the 'gettin' too. One sided selfishness causes problems. Once the family responsibilities were taken care of, we both had things.

    I just couldn't have another dolly. Unless it was the two wheel kind. :D

    I kind of want some 2.3tls now.....
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited October 2005
    But.. but... but... the women I see who support what their hubby wants are in the lower income ranges overall. It is the ones who seem to have a lot who are so intense on controlling the inventory. Seriously, I'm just wondering. One thing I've noticed is that if the hubby seems to appreciate something the women seem to be jelous of it. Does that play a part? Are the women so intimidated by their mans appreciation of something other than them that they can't put up with it? No wonder I'm single, huh?
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2005
    There is another way to look at it. What if hubby has all of these toys and spends more time with them instead of with her. Or just treats her as another toy to be trotted out at parties & used for sex. Seem reasonable for the woman to turn slightly jealous.

    Some men seem to think that the world revolves around them & what they want. Some never bother to grow up & realize there are other people in the world besides him, and they have their wants & needs too. Including their wives!

    Now if the woman is stupid enough to put up with it just so she can be surrounded by a lot of whatever, that's on her.

    I'd personally dump his insensitive **** in a heartbeat. These traits are usually easily seen before marriage therefore, avoiding the entire mess.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited October 2005
    Well, I just showed this picture to my wife so that she understands I am NOT insane as she thought; I think she got it.

    Thanks Luc :)
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  • trubluluc
    trubluluc Posts: 2,067
    edited October 2005
    married?.....yes and no.
    I am in a committed long term relationship, and we've been living together a long time.
    Supportive? Yes, who do you think helped me carry those big dogs in to the house? My lady did. She's a good sport, and pretty damn strong.
    Rock climbing does that to a lady.
    Does she think I'm nuts.....yes....but she doesn't make a big deal about it.
    The fact there is only one chair in the 2 channel room bugs her, and we're working on it. Of course, that opened a whole issure of choosing the right matching chairs etc.

    I'm lucky in that I have a lady who digs a good audio and theater setup.

    -Luc

    rskarvan wrote:
    Hey Trubluluc, my wife would like to know if you are married??? (She's guessing not).
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  • trubluluc
    trubluluc Posts: 2,067
    edited October 2005
    ....anything to help out man. ;)

    BTW, since nobody can identify the bottle of beer atop the rack, it's
    Mississippi Mud...black and tan.

    -Luc


    HTrookie wrote:
    Well, I just showed this picture to my wife so that she understands I am NOT insane as she thought; I think she got it.

    Thanks Luc :)
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited October 2005
    Luc, Great shot, great collection!
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  • trubluluc
    trubluluc Posts: 2,067
    edited October 2005
    Thanks Bob!

    BobMcG wrote:
    Luc, Great shot, great collection!
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited October 2005
    Theirs a difference between a hobby and obsession :D My wife loves the HT and hated to see the 2 channel rig go when we had to sell it.. we aren't rich either but i can have what i want.. if we have the money, BUt with that said it gets alittle self centered to have like 32 pair of speakers that don't even get used.. This isn't a comment about you Luc, Cool collection of speakers... Just kinda a statement in general.. share and share alike, I think it depends on/if how shallow the woman is and materialistic... My wife never wants anything to the point where i buy her stuff that i know she likes.. and she is far from materialistic.. some are and don't want their guys spending to much money on them selves... Ive been with my wife 12 1/2 years been the same from the get to
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited October 2005
    faster100 wrote:
    Theirs a difference between a hobby and obsession :D My wife loves the HT and hated to see the 2 channel rig go when we had to sell it.. we aren't rich either but i can have what i want.. if we have the money, BUt with that said it gets alittle self centered to have like 32 pair of speakers that don't even get used.. This isn't a comment about you Luc, Cool collection of speakers... Just kinda a statement in general.. share and share alike, I think it depends on/if how shallow the woman is and materialistic... My wife never wants anything to the point where i buy her stuff that i know she likes.. and she is far from materialistic.. some are and don't want their guys spending to much money on them selves... Ive been with my wife 12 1/2 years been the same from the get to


    i like your thinking... myself. i try and sell something whenever i buy something. For instance. I have three CD players. I don't need 4. so i sold one off. Seriously, you can only listen to one at a time.

    I'd like to find a pair of monitor 10's, but to do that. i'd have to get rid of either the SRS (ain't gonna happen). or the beloved Monitor 7B's. with peerless. I just don't have the room for that many large speakers, and to buy something. i need to raise the money by sellling something off. it keeps me grounded in this hobby.

    have a good weekend all.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited October 2005
    cfrizz wrote:
    Or just treats her as another toy to be trotted out at parties & used for sex.

    Oh. :eek: I would never ever even consider that! I am a very considerate thoughtful person. I would never let my SDA's be trotted out and used for sex. We have a very intimate and loving relationship.

    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited October 2005
    Luc is my speaker hero..!!

    I would say that when I grow up I want to be just like him (and have all the same speaks), but I`m already getting old, and there`s not much chance of me growin up, so.....

    I think Polk Audio should give this man an outstanding collection medal and commidation to put on his wall.....at least..!!

    He has the most outstanding collection of SDA`s and...and...RTxxi`s...

    it don`t get much better..!!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2005
    WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

    May the 2 eh 3? :eek: :confused::D of you live happily ever after! :D
    madmax wrote:
    Oh. :eek: I would never ever even consider that! I am a very considerate thoughtful person. I would never let my SDA's be trotted out and used for sex. We have a very intimate and loving relationship.

    madmax
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited October 2005
    We go to concerts, movies, sometimes even just sit around and listen to the news together. It's the perfect relationship. Sometimes there is a little negative feedback if I bring home some new amp or something but overall we seem to be in tune with each other. Don't repeat this but some of my friends seem to have a 5 way thing going. To me, it just isn't proper. I guess I'm just stuck in a more conservative time...
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited October 2005
    madmax wrote:
    Oh. :eek: I would never ever even consider that! I am a very considerate thoughtful person. I would never let my SDA's be trotted out and used for sex. We have a very intimate and loving relationship.

    madmax


    LMAO, good one Chuck!
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited October 2005
    Bob,
    Some day we really need to get together for some SDA lore and such... Maybe a good meal or something.
    Chuck
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited October 2005
    madmax wrote:
    Bob,
    Some day we really need to get together for some SDA lore and such... Maybe a good meal or something.
    Chuck

    I'd enjoy that very much. It's quite possible I'll be out in western PA again next summer reenacting a battle so maybe I could swing down and around your way on the return trip. It's something to think about for sure.

    Bob
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited October 2005
    I don't see any 2B's in there... but I LOVE your collection!

    HBomb
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