Top 10 Snafus to avoid when building a good rig

forgetting to enjoy the music

I have heard big speakers in a small room and sometimes they can sound very good. Thus....
1. Listen to the speakers if you can get them through the front door and know your room
2. Know the type of music you like and audition with that, not the Amanda Mcdoom or other hifi recording recommended.
3. Match the amp and speakers. Have enough power and or efficency of speaker.
4. Know the room and place the speakers in at least two different configurations in the room.
5. Realize that what you like today, you will likely change in 2-6 months.
6-10 listed above

Davt, I confess -- guilty. Mea culpa, mea culpa. I often refer to my set-up as a rig. Where's Audiofiel when you need him??

Trusting the advice of "dealers" who you assume know what they are selling and how it is supposed to work.They will walk all over you until they squeeze the deal they want and won't stop until they intimidate and humiliate you into buying.Make sure you ask every question you can think of and drain every ounce of patience out of these weasels,then buy it used.Avoid dealers with names in the business like Ultimate,high end,upscale and the like.These guys should be selling cars.If they put you on hold hang up.If you are looking for advice see a priest,if you want to learn about audio make friends,join clubs,read and read and listen and listen.Never assume a dealer knows anything about audio because they sell it.