How much is your system worth?

powerlord

I kinda get the idea,if you have spent quite alot and are happy with the outcome you'll lose out by selling.So you might as well keep what you have because most of us are at our budget limit anyway.I know I'll never be able to afford some of the gear I've seen in some shops costing over 10,000 for a pair of towers,I'm pretty much limited to the 2 or 3000 level there.I've seen a whole speaker system like mine sell for around 800 and I wonder why in the hell are they selling so cheap?The whole thing new was over 4 grand.I guess stereo is much like PC in that everything loses it's value right after you buy it.

Skynut

powerlord,
Unless you are older and on a fixed income I think you will be supprised about up-gradeitis.

I used to think I could never afford a "better system" and then I found this place.

The thing about upgrading for me is I listen to the new component before I sell the old one so I can make sure I like the change.
Problem is... I rarely sell the old equipment.

I intend to upgrade again but from here the upgrades are pricey.

Sherardp

Im an estimate of about 15,000 bucks at the time of purchase minus shipping the sub and Rti12s to Japan, of course some of the items I have now are way cheaper. I couldnt be happier with the HT gear I have now though. I estimate the 2 channel bedroom theater to be about 3400 bucks and thats mainly due to the 60 inch Sony XBR.

capecodder

What's my stuff WORTH, I don't know. I do know what I paid, all used yard/estate sale buys. I'll only focus on my main 2chnl system:

Polk CRS+ $30 (plus $100 tweeter upgrades) so $130
Sony TA 2000 TOL Vintage preamp $40
NAD 218THX 225wt amp $75
Nakamichi Music Bank CD $30
HSU Powered Sub $50
Denon 52F TT with Signet cartidge $15
Sansui 999 Vintage Tuner (traded for a plate worth maybe $20) $20

So.. I'm in for $360 total.
However it must have depreciated further with age for the past couple of years so lets lop another $100 off for "current" market price so my system must be worth $260.

Damn, thats a lot of cash I've got tied up into it. I better start looking for some better deals.:rolleyes:

I just noticed that the most expensive component of my entire system (and only new item) were the 2 replacement Polk tweeters.

tonyb

capecodder wrote:

What's my stuff WORTH, I don't know. I do know what I paid, all used yard/estate sale buys. I'll only focus on my main 2chnl system:

Polk CRS+ $30 (plus $100 tweeter upgrades) so $130
Sony TA 2000 TOL Vintage preamp $40
NAD 218THX 225wt amp $75
Nakamichi Music Bank CD $30
HSU Powered Sub $50
Denon 52F TT with Signet cartidge $15
Sansui 999 Vintage Tuner (traded for a plate worth maybe $20) $20

So.. I'm in for $360 total.
However it must have depreciated further with age for the past couple of years so lets lop another $100 off for "current" market price so my system must be worth $260.

Damn, thats a lot of cash I've got tied up into it. I better start looking for some better deals.:rolleyes:

You give " Frugal " a new meaning !:)

Danny Tse

My system cost me no more than $1K. All of the components were purchased new from authorized dealers. Somehow, I get more fun out of obtaining good sound for little money.

cmy330go

JimBRICK wrote:

if anyone knows what my

rxv1300 yamaha
and
fxi5's

are worth in perfect condition I'd really appreciate knowing

Judging by completed auctions on eBay:
$200 for the receiver.
$330 for the surrounds.

ohskigod

oh, this is going to depress me, i just know it

I'll put what I paid

home theater -
Outlaw 950 699.00 new on sale about 2 years ago?
Carver m4.0 375.00 used (worth more now )
Polk XM Tuner FREE
Oppo DVD player 150 ish? new
outlaw mono amps x 2 400.00 used
Rotel 980 amp 200 and change? used
12" SVS plus driver about 100 shipped used
Materials for the box I built 60 bucks, plus the labor of love :rolleyes:
500 watt plate amp 198.00 new, parts express on a kick **** sale
cables figure 300 or so, new and used mix
LSi15 800.00 used
LSi9 500 new (floor model)
LSiC 200 ish? Used
TV 1000.00 kick **** sale on my 50 inch standard rptv. wont replace it until it dies, GREAT PICTURE

4982 total (3982 just audio, no TV)

2 channel?

Anthem Pre 2l 450.00 ish Doro blowout special
Hafler DH500 #1 400.00 used
Hafler DH500 # 2 300 used
Jolida JD 100 cd 800 shipped new
Cables 300 ish
turntable 50 POS BSR used
Music Hall phono pre 90.00 used

2390.00 total

I'm damn happy with the performance I got for the relativly little dough I paid. Heavy used gear, with the knowlege of you fine folks helping me, helped alot

madmax

I normally think in terms of budgeting for future upgrades. 5% of income (after taxes) spent per year sounds reasonable to me but most years I spend more. When all is said and done it can be sold off if necessary for retirement.
madmax

Shizelbs

RuSsMaN wrote:

*hey, just for reference, I drive a Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 2002, worth about $9K*

Wouldn't THAT be a neat thread? What's your audio tally, vs your (not your wife and kids too) auto tally. Just to see if who's REALLY nuts about audio? (or just plain nuts?)

Rad. I drive a 98 Honda Civic worth probably about 4 large. The retail on my CDP is about half that. If I total up all my HT/2Ch electronics including HT display my audio to car expense ratio is about 5:1, going off retail prices.

JimBRICK

I'd like to see what the audiogon blue book is on the rxv-1300

joeparaski

Well I just made a rough calculation based on what I bought this stuff for (much of it used on ebay) plus a few new components. I left out the gear that is NOT in use at this time...the total came to $14,000. Actually, not as bad as I thought.

Joe

Deadof_knight

Oh my I dont wanna look jeeeaashhh I definetely cant show my wife figures like those I will be ban from buying anything electronic ever again.......

cmy330go

Deadof_knight wrote:

Oh my I dont wanna look jeeeaashhh I definetely cant show my wife figures like those I will be ban from buying anything electronic ever again.......

That's the same thing I was concerned about, then I remembered her $500 pairs of shoes and handbags. She can't judge me!!!!:rolleyes:

disneyjoe7

What my system is worth, sorry to say I don't like to think about anymore.

Joey_V

Core 2ch? About $25,000 retail w/ tax.

That's w/o the Strata Minis or anything A/V related.

capecodder

imready wrote:

cape codder is my hero!

I'm honored!:o But it looks like you have done pretty damn well yourself. I have to take exception to the $3.33 each for the Luxman equipment though. I think you over paid. I wouldn't have gone any more than $3.27.:rolleyes:

That Sota turntable must be very nice. I was watching one (with SME IV arm) on ebay that just sold for $2300. By the way, if you are looking to unload any of the receivers, Jonesy has a thread in the electronics section that might indicate an interest to power a pair of Polk 5jr's.

Rivrrat

Not as much as most here (but more than anyone else I know), but I'm happy.

marcusmy2k

if i were to sell our main system today it would prob. only be worth about $13,000 about $25,000 new but most of the items are priceless to me.

hearingimpared

imready wrote:

cape codder is my hero! i buy vintage at garage sales, auctions ,thrift stores. some of it still sounds great today after a little lovin'! some prices inc.shipping
luxman l-100 int. amp ,awesome! $3.33
luxman l-110 tuner, nice $3.33
klh model 6 speakers $3.34 need tweeters
thorens td 145 turntable, stanton eee cart,beautiful $140
sansui sr2050e turntable,adc 26 cart. nice $30
yamaha yp 211 turntable, ortofon vms 20e,needs lift $40
jbl l100's speakers, rough cabinets ,drivers perfect $100
sansui cs99a speakers, 9.5/10 $80
cerwin vega HED speakers, 9/10 need tweeter repair $10
bogen ap-250 int. amp, sounds sweet, needs tube $7
marantz 2216 receiver,need cleaned and 1 light $35
marantz 2270 receiver,9.9/10 sweet $35
wharfedale radio people speakers,need one tweeter ,beautiful cabinets $20
2 nad 214's power amps, 250wpc in mono $400
bose 901 series VI speakers $200 after ups crunched a corner
dual 1229 turntable, 9.5/10 $7.50
sota saphire turntable, premier sst arm w/goldring elite cart $800
cambridge audio d500 special edition cd player $135
sansui 717 tuner ,drifts a little $125
van alstine superpas 4 pre amp, sweet ! $220
teac a-6010gsl reel to reel, $35
soundcraftsman 20-12a eq $30
nad pp2 phono pre amp $100
polk 7 speaker $55
polk rt25i speaker $110
dual 1225 turntable ,project $30
hk 135 avr $190
hk 230 avr $230
marantz 2220b receiver $70
small advent loudspeakers, these rock! $100
baby advent speakers, $40
nad 3020a int amp, still sounds wonderful, bought new
nad 4125 tuner ,bought new
nad 6125 cassette deck, bought new
magnaplaner smg's , need rebuilt, bought new
kimber kable 20'
dynavector 10 x 4, sadly missed $1000 for all
need i go on?????????
i could sell all this junk and buy something good but i love being surrounded by audio history.........audio history that still sounds good!
sony up converting dvd, sony 50" rp lcd $75,$1500
toshiba dvd, olivia 32" lcd $40, $600
i didn't spend the most but maybe i got the most! one man's juck is another man's treasure!

Holy Smokes!!! You are either a lucky bastage or you really know where to look. Do you need a noise reduction machine for the tape deck(s)? I have a DBX 224x Type II Tape Noise Reduction Unit for sale here.

AndyGwis

I actually keep a spreadsheet these days of all the gear I currently own with purchase price and street value. My goal is to keep the purchase price under the street value so I can attempt to break even if I need to firesale for any reason.

Audio (not including Plasma or LCD TV), I have $3800 sunk into my systems. Not too bad.

MSALLA

McLoki wrote:

To me - much more than I have paid.

To my wife - Much less than the money invested.

Michael

This statement pretty much sums up everything I have in my life.

As far as the system goes, at full retail for everthing I have from TV to wires is around $8200.00. Between buying used and great deals on new stuff I figure I paid no more then $4300.00

Monster Jam

A bit off topic, but I'm holding the check that will pay off Tweeter for the 5 LSi speakers I bought last year.

And as Austin Powers might say: "And I'm spent."

ohskigod

Monster Jam wrote:

A bit off topic, but I'm holding the check that will pay off Tweeter for the 5 LSi speakers I bought last year.

And as Austin Powers might say: "And I'm spent."

those suckers will last you forever though.

think you paid alot? wait till you see what you would have to spend for a significant upgrade

My LSi's will most likely fall apart from age before they are replaced in my theater.

dane_peterson

Wow, I think I'm going to be in the shallow end in comparison.

How much I paid:
Samsung Plasma: $1700
Denon AVR2807: $700
Sunfire Cinema Grand: $1070
Sony PlayStation 3: $600
Polk Audio LSi9s: $700
Polk Audio LSiC: $300
HSU VTF3 MKII Sub: $600
TV/Component racks: $500
Monster Power Center: Free

All together: $6170.

How much it's worth: $5500 or so.

RichCanDo

All together, more than I paid for my house in SoCal 1975!

hearingimpared

Two channel rig costs;

Cartridge = $320
Tonearm = $1080 (purchased in 1987)
Turntable = $700 (purchased in 1985)
CD/DVDP = $150
Stabilizer mat = $200
DAC = $1000
Preamp = $1500 (purchased in 1985)
Power Conditioner = $400 (purchased in 1985)
Power Center = ($425)
Mono Blocks = $900
Stereo Amp = $280
Rack = $300
Vibration control = $350
Cables & speaker wires = $700
Record cleaning machine & access. = $700
Misc. Accessories = $400


Total = $9405 . . . I'm gonna throw up!!!

I know there is more that I just forgot about them.

VR3

By October

2 ch rig...

Will be worth a nice pre owned truck...

Willow

Last time we sat down and calculated, it's around the 10K mark ! like most about 9999$ to much to my wife! Kidding aside she likes our system just not how much MORE I want to spend !;)

harold280z

Approx 6k retail for my bedroom set up, and another 15k for the basement setup. Money well spent.:D