Do you always reveal the true cost of audio with your significant other?

I would totally take advantage of that.

 

Yeah, I am lucky and I know it. Yeah, funny thing about the Pink Floyd: She had asked for some suggestions for what I'd like for Christmas, so I made out a list which included both the DSOTM and WYWH Immersion sets. I expected one or the other...she got me both. She doesn't get the audiophile thing exactly, but she does get how much I love music.

 

Always tell the truth and purchases are discussed - doesn't hurt to be honest.

 

ALWAYS
........................ I don't lie to my wife about anything, In don't want to have to remember what I said.

 

.....she has no interest in hi-fi or music purchases, I have no interest in handbags, shoes or expensive jewellery so I guess we are even.....

 

She never ask's , and often tells me " there are some things you don't need to know " , it works both ways then.

Back when we were first married and I was unsure of her acceptance of audio purchases, I would buy a amp or whatever that looked like the previous unit and fit it into the same spot when she wasn't afoot, but was caught a time or two as if she had a suspicion she would check the side of the broom or vacuum for a piece of styrofoam popcorn. Damn static. LOL

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Always up front, never lied. That way lies the road to muchos hassle!

 

'Sometimes'... but only if she asks. I'm the bargain hunter in the family so she never really concerns herself with my spending. Rather, she's more interested in my 'storage/hoarding' habits. I don't bring home nearly as much gear as I used to but after she realized that I had over 15 pairs of speakers scattered throughout the basement, she put her foot down and said I couldn't bring home anymore speaks until I got rid a few (or all) of 'em. Of course, that didn't stop me and the next opportunity I had to get a nice pair at a 'too-good-to-refuse' price, I just made sure they were in the basement before she came home. I figured if she didn't notice them for a few weeks, they became part of the basement's landscape and I was home free.

That worked for a few months but one day, I found a pr of JBL L-200's at a thrift shop for next to nothing and promptly bought them without thinking. I was barely able to fit them in my car but finally made my way home and just as I pulled in the driveway, my wife arrived. She stepped out of her car, took one look at the giant boxes in the back of my hatchback and said, "you're not bringing those in the house!" Busted! I made a phone call to a fellow audiobud and within the hour, he was enjoying MY speakers and couldn't thank me enough for such a great deal. Oh well, lesson learned and I did eventually get another pair of the StudioMasters but only after I had reduced the 'collection' substantially.

 

She sounds like a keeper to me !!

 

You would think, eh!

 

That's why I've taken up permanent residency in the pooch hut. I don't care what anyone says, women do not appreciate honesty.

 

Time to upgrade the wife? I'm between wives at the moment. I'll audition many before I decide to purchase, again.

 

Wrong ! They appreciate it in that they can use it AGAINST you

 

My wife (Fiancé at the time) was with me the day I bought my Mac gear. Beforehand I took her to a very nice lunch and explained to her that audio equipment was going to be a constant in my life and it's going to be an expensive constant. The agreement that I laid out was that I am free to spend my money on that stuff how I see fit just as long as the needs of the family (her, two cats) are never in jeopardy.

3 years later, not one peep.

 

Always wear rubber

 

Haha, man you aint kidding! There are no additional family members on the itinerary. I'm so safe I even wear rubber underwear and drink nothing but Mountain Dew just in the off chance.....

 

Prime stockholder over here

 

There's always "the procedure" if you're certain...

 

Always. Just like she tells me the real price every time a new piece of clothing or shoes are purchased.

 

Good thing you're on here anonymously. Hope your forum posts aren't looked at!

 

I not only tell her, I brag about it. All my stuff is used and current retail would probably be over $3000 for the stuff I paid about $1,000 for. Although all my cartridges were purchased new, the integrated amp, Nak deck and Technics turntable were all used. She loves the fact that I saved money and still find enjoyment in my music

 

Believe me. that makes no difference. My significant other has a finely tuned double standard. Besides, I've come to enjoy the cat and mouse game of sneaking stuff into the house. Keeps one sharp.

 

My wife will scoff, but doesn't fight me on purchases. It's a two-way street though to keep things fair... she wants something nice then I get it for her. I usually spend more in the long run.

 

I don't even reveal it to myself. If I was honest with myself, about the true cost of my system and software, I'd smack myself upside the head.