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What's the most irresponsible purchase you made that you don't regret?

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My most irresponsible purchase was definitely a high end stereo system. I got into it in college after hearing some amazing rigs. It’s the irresponsible thing I’ve always wanted but really couldn’t afford (starting life, marriage, kids, school bills, etc.). Eventually we had saved enough where we had some $ leftover after getting lucky timing things in the housing market.
I begged my wife like a kid begs his mom in a toy store (I’m not proud). She didn’t get it, but was all “do it if you want it that bad.” It. Is. Awesome. It has gotten used everyday for like 7 years now. My wife has even become a big fan - she “gets it now, this is awesome”
I have to pry her music away from it to play mine! :) My kid’s friends like to come over our house and hang out watching movies and listening to music on it. Totally frivolous and way too much money - but no single thing has brought people together quite like awesome music.
100% would do it again.
- What set up do you have?
  
  Emotiva 5x200w modular amp
  Marantz pre pro
  Ascend acoustics towersx2 up front, sierra2’sx2 rears, horizonx1 center
  Pair of Rhythmik sealed 15’s, with integrated amps 600W each
  Misc. stuff - blue ray player and whatnot.
  I really like the ascend stuff. Most of my audiophile friends can’t believe the bang for the buck. Tough purchase though - internet only. No easy way to demo unless you find someone in their forums willing to invite you over (which I’ve done).
  I also really like the Rythmik subs, but only as a pair.
  I hate my marantz. That’ll get replaced soon. I’ve got my eye on Anthem’s gear.
  Amp is fine.
  
  where we had some $ leftover
  Emotiva 5x200w modular amp - $3000
  Marantz pre pro - $3,199.00
  Ascend ELX TOWER SINGLE - $2,649.00
  Rythmik E15HP/HP2 15" Subwoofer - $1,599.00
  Prices taken from first hit I found. Total ~$10500
  I'm not judging (I acutally somewhat envy you), I am just saying that $10000 is more than some leftover money.
  
  Moved across country for a job. Super high market to one less crazy. Had to do stupid things to buy into the first market, recouped that money and reinvested it back into my retirement (where it belonged) when we moved back. Decided to have some fun as well. “Leftover” in terms of housing money is where that term slipped out from.
  It was insane $ for me ;) But it was something I wanted for almost 30 years and couldn’t afford. It’s insane what you can spend on stereo equipment. My wife and I both drove cars until they broke, 14 and 15 years, both over 350k miles. Some people buy sports cars - we chose a stereo ;)
  
  Excellent and nice choices! I feel the same way about the Revel F208 speakers I bought a while back. Completely didn't need them since the Revel F36 were already pretty good but oh was the improvement noticeable. I honestly don't think I will replace them as long as the are working properly.
  
  That would involve quite a bit of begging if I were to try that too.

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