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Originally posted by markl
I disagree. I'd say it's closer to 3X. Just look at the average cost of the headphome amps we use around here. |
Well, I didn't interpret the question as average vs. average. I interpreted the question as a well-thought-out, planned out, intentional, shopping expedition, as it should be. So comparing a full 5-channel receiver that may or may not allegedly sound bad to a Sugden Headmaster, which is pretty much almost guaranteed in writing to sound good, is not a fair comparison. I think only comparing what many of us consider bargains, or high-end bargains, to bargains is the only fair way to go.
HD600=240? + AudioValve RKV=800 (that's what I paid for mine, and that's what most of the used ones have gone for, IIRC) == 1040;
Reimer Tetons=US$7K + MF A3^CR Pre- and Power (or Manley Stingray) = US$2K == US$9K
Close enough.
Haven't heard the PSB Stratus Gold-i's, will listen to them (I do have a local dealer) and see if they compare with the HD600's. Looking at the spec's, I would be tempted to add a subwoofer. I would prefer an all-in-one speaker. The original question did include the phrase, "...you would have to spend much more to get the same quality sound..."
But like someone else said, it's comparing pomegranates to orangutangs.