Why do folks spend more on electronics than on speakers?

Ronboco thanks for the recommendation on the Rockports. Not sure if they are in my region; will have to look..

I didn’t actually find the 802 D3’s at all fatiguing, not by a longshot when driven by the Diablo 300. While I found the presentation to be quite mid-forward which seemed to overshadow some of the bass, the mids that were there were so fluid and lush. Not harsh at all. So again I actually wonder if I could prefer this style. I also think it may be just in relation to my 803 D2’s, which are actually quite relaxed in the mids (only when driven by the Diablo 300 though, can be harsh with other amps on certain music).

I’m getting older now and it’s crossed my mind that a mid forward presentation might actually offset my deteriorating high-frequency hearing that everyone is prone to as they age….

I'm in the speakers first camp, although I would caution that you need to listen to your choice in different places with different electronics.  Over spend on speakers you love and they will pay you back day after day.  Electronics can be upgraded easily, particularly analog or digital front ends.

Agree 100% with @ghdprentice in two respects: I also am a major ARC fan and a speakers first guy.  ARC builds synergy into all of their products.

Caveats:   In no way am I saying that other top shelf manufacturers don't have synergy.  And, overspending on speakers is a personal choice and may not fit into what is happening in your life.

We just need to relax and enjoy the music.

Regards,

barts

I see a lot of my amp cost this and my speakers are this much.... it doesn't really matter what something costs. It can still be crap.    Or it can be an unbelievable value for the money.   I'd like to think my system is a sum of the latter.   

Once you get to a certain level in speakers, it will take a LOT to "max them out" with the backing gear. Say you’ve found a high-end speaker with a voicing and aesthetic you love, you can live with its trade-offs, and it’s the right size for your chosen domicile. "Upgrading" from this could be a nightmare, because it can change EVERYTHING you’ve been building synergy towards, and there’s no guarantee the new speaker will be a good fit for your room. It’s not like dropping in a preamp - you’ll have to position, reposition, and re-reposition the boxes and seating. It could well set your system into a tailspin that takes lots of time (and money) before settling again. And don’t forget about burn-in. If you have to swap out or return speakers, shipping is an order magnitude more hassle than with electronics components.

That’s why some of us choose to keep the speakers we’re happy with and pump more money into the upstream.

That said, your post specifically cited $2K - 5K speakers, and honestly - no, I could probably not stay put & happy with that. 

Why do some spend more on electronics and speakers than on their ROOM ACOUSTIC?

I dont speak of money only here , i speak more of tuning TIME....

The same people spend more money on upgrades than time in tuning their room...

For sure all people dont have a dedicated room, but this will not change the truth : acoustic matter more...

Focus on electronic is the reflection of consumerism market conditioning... Reviewer need to sell you something... Acoustic will teach you something...

We dont listen to a piece of gear alone but to a system +room...

It is acoustic and psycho-acoustic which will explain to you what is a SOUND and how to control it in a room...

Not the owner manual of your dac, speakers or amplifier...

Why idolizing gear price and ignore the essential : acoustic...

My 500 bucks system is a proof of what science claim: acoustic explain sound not electronic...

The Egyptian and the Greek learned how to control sound in a room before the invention of the gramophone... Even before Helmholtz...

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I know for sure that this truth about acoustic can be an inconvenient one ..... Especially for those who has spend big money....And for those who like with passion  with good reason for sure their excellent gear...

Even for them acoustic matter more...