Newly designed multi-purpose room ... sticking to 2-channel purpose only (all equipment except bass traps already sourced, but traps are included in the price below)
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Room construction: ??? (let's assume $0 for this exercise as it will be built anyway)
Room treatment (Partial DIY): $2,000 (~47%)
Speakers (DIY): $1,400 (~35%)
Amp: $500 (~12%)
DAC: $140 (~2-3%)
Laptop: $150 (~2-3%)
Cables: $100 (~2%)
Echo Dot: $20 (0.5%)
Source material: $13/month (~3% per year)
Since it was done over a 30-year time period, I have no clue what I spent on my ripped CDs and Bandcamp before going totally streaming. I'd estimate maybe $4,000 ... about the same cost as everything above.
ATMOS home theater system in same room is distinct and costs more (the subwoofers alone were $2,200 total (used)), but obviously shares the room treatment cost.
Obviously, I put way more stock in room treatments and speakers than anything else.
Room construction: ??? (let's assume $0 for this exercise as it will be built anyway)
Room treatment (Partial DIY): $2,000 (~47%)
Speakers (DIY): $1,400 (~35%)
Amp: $500 (~12%)
DAC: $140 (~2-3%)
Laptop: $150 (~2-3%)
Cables: $100 (~2%)
Echo Dot: $20 (0.5%)
Source material: $13/month (~3% per year)
Since it was done over a 30-year time period, I have no clue what I spent on my ripped CDs and Bandcamp before going totally streaming. I'd estimate maybe $4,000 ... about the same cost as everything above.
ATMOS home theater system in same room is distinct and costs more (the subwoofers alone were $2,200 total (used)), but obviously shares the room treatment cost.
Obviously, I put way more stock in room treatments and speakers than anything else.