I Have 100K for Speakers?

I don't think there is anything wrong with spending 100K on speakers if you have the money and you get 100k sound - even in terms of diminishing returns; I just don't think you need to spend that to get the best sound available with variations for personal taste - if 30K in today's market can't do it for you in terms of sound quality, your not going to find better sound spending more IMHO.

Funny thing is most of us would have 6-7k of cd's if we could. Or lp's. That's in the ballpark of 100k. Not to mention past cassette tapes, 8 tracks, reel to reel. Kinda helps justify expensive gear doesn't it. There must be a reasonable ratio of software to hardware that makes sense.

I read the referenced post this morning and had the same reaction Musicslug had. When he sells his $100k speakers a fellow Agoner will get a bargain. The buyer can then sells his $50k speakers at a cut rate price. This can continue until they get down to speakers that interest me. Gotta love it.

The size and shape of your room, the type of music you listen to, and the level you listen to are more important than how much to spend. Once those are determined, go and listen to a lot of variables/speakers. I like the Maggie MG20.1, Revels, Jm Labs, Wilsons, B&W's, Martin Logans, and many more, all for different reasons. How much is to be spent on amp(s), preamp, front end, etc. Speakers are only the slave, the amp/speaker is the most important link, and you have to get it right or all is lost. Hold onto your money until you listen to at least 10 good speakers, then decide how much to spend.

From what I've heard you really need to work down from the Verity Sarastro. Good luck!