What's the most overrated or overpriced piece of equipment you own, have owned or come by?

Back when had some vintage gear, I had Pioneer HPM100’s and JBL4312’s. I walked on my lips to get them and found I had a sensitivity to a resonance in their midrange area. Both found happy homes, but I wanted to like them!

I was also lucky enough to have owned (second hand) two Rotel disc players that quickly developed laser problems. When I called the Rotel distributor they basically said I asked for it by buying preowned. I took it like a man, but was somewhat surprised by the conversation. Overall my preowned purchases have been great, thankfully.

PS Audio Directstream DAC. It’s borderline scam. Audiophile cables/connectors are next on the list.

Hey coli, tell me more. That DAC is on my audition shortlist. Why didn't you like it?

Wharfedale E90 loudspeakers many years ago. What was I thinking, they looked great and sounded horrible. Purchased on the basis of a favorable review in HiFi News. taught me a valuable lesson; listen before you purchase!

I suppose ex spouses would be off topic