Open House With Audio Components

You should pack it away you do not want it messed with or i would not want my stuff messed with you never know who will want to touch or mess with it.

The suggestion of leaving the room open might be problematic. Remember that in most situations, the home owner is not at the residence during a showing. I have never viewed a house for sale with the owners there.

The reason I would pack it up is that the home will probably stage better without the audio gear.

Oz

I would at least pack up the turntable if you have one.

Suggestions to rope it off are good, but if your move will be soon, why not pack the whole system up now, and not have the possibility of damage?

I would pack it up. People who don't appreciate audio will see it as wasted space. Usually when staging you want to take a minimalist approach. Comfortable but with space, potential buyers want to imagine how they will use the space.

It’s hard to predict what potential buyers and looky loos might do. I wouldn’t take a chance. If you’re contemplating changes to your system in the new home, this is a great time to sell some equipment. If your realtor stages the house, which they do very successfully in California to help sell the home, it will all end up in the garage anyway. I’m speaking from my own experience.