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Underspent on speakers relative to overall system?

I’m sure this has been discussed many times in the past, but was curious about where your systems sits in this breakdown? I am wondering if I underspent on my speakers relative to my overall system. My current, just recently completed system by percentage looks like this:

 

31% - SOURCE – PS Audio PerfectWave DirectStream DAC/BRIDGE II & Roon library management


27% - SPEAKERS – Monitor Audio Platinum PL100’s & REL Storm subwoofer

 

16% - AMPLIFICATION – PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium HP Integrated

 

16% - POWER CONDITIONING– PS Audio Power Plant Premier & Panamax MAX® 5300-EX Power Conditioner

 

6% - CABLES - DH Labs Silver Sonic speaker cables & interconnects, and Pangea power cords


4% - CABINETRY – including AIRCOM CLOUDPLATE T7, QUIET RACK COOLING FAN SYSTEM 2U

 

Not sure if there are "standard" guidelines of ranges of how much by percentage you should spend in each category.


Look forward to your responses!


Cheers,

Sam

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jl35
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there is a very recent, very long thread on this...absolutely no consensus...though your system seems to fit into the non-existent normal range
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yogiboy
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I don’t think there is a standard recipe putting a system together. If you enjoy it and it gets your toes tappin’ then it doesn’t really matter what the price is on each unit! BTW, the speakers that I use now I like better than others that I’ve had at three times the price. It's all about system synergy more than cost!
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2psyop
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+1 yogiboy. I think he hit the nail on the head. Of course, for a great many audiophiles the need and lust to keep changing gear will always exist. I don't ever think spending more $$$ always gets you better sound. HoGwAsH!!! I looked at your components, they are a very nice choice.  If you really have the bug, audition a bunch of speakers, if your luv a particular selection ask to try "in home" alongside your MA. If you decide they are better, sell the MA speakers. Just an idea.
inna
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I think, you underspent on cables, 27% speakers sounds fine.
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dweller
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My rule of thumb: Spend equally on each major component. Example: A=$5000. Amp=A, Pre=A, Integrated=A(1.5), Speakers=A(2), Source=A, Cables+Room Treatment=A, etc.
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