Have You Seen This?

[sdclc126]

Most expensive home theater - absolutely ridiculous

 

[DavidL]

Ugh 6 million?!?!?! I guess no matter how much money some people have, they will always find ways to throw it away foolishly. I wonder if he contributes any money to charities?

 

[ds21]

Most expensive home theater - absolutely ridiculous

and to think compared with the new dolby "Atmos" he's already outdated

 

[aptquark]

I have that just in my bathroom....you should hear the flush.

 

[sdclc126]

My Observations -

Wasted money - he's bought a lot of things that don't improve sound quality and -

Overbuilt - the system can reach levels higher than "live" - at least in terms of unamplified live, i.e., a symphony orchestra can reach 110 dB - I don't need to hear a recording at higher than that.

Also one could argue the set-up/placement of speakers is not optimal, and there appears to be no room treatment etc.

 

[ByronInPortland]

If he's a music producer, it may be more of a business investment. That is: just showing it off may bring business his way.

 

[sdclc126]

Good point -

Imagine being able to write off a $6 million HT as a business expense!!

 

[aptquark]

FFS...30 MAC tube amps? Do you realize the heat generated in that room...and the cooling bill must be high up there also.

 

[sdclc126]

FFS...30 MAC tube amps? Do you realize the heat generated in that room...and the cooling bill must be high up there also.

Dude probably never sees the bills - has one of his accountants do all that!

 

[sdclc126]

Retraction

Wasted money - he's bought a lot of things that don't improve sound quality and -

Overbuilt - the system can reach levels higher than "live" - at least in terms of unamplified live, i.e., a symphony orchestra can reach 110 dB - I don't need to hear a recording at higher than that.

Also one could argue the set-up/placement of speakers is not optimal, and there appears to be no room treatment etc.

I found a reference to the room - it is thoroughly designed and built acoustically, including room/wall treatments.

 

[DavidL]

I found a reference to the room - it is thoroughly designed and built acoustically, including room/wall treatments.

For that amount of money, he could go to the actual concerts the rest of his life and experience it LIVE

 

[sdclc126]

There is definitely ego involved here too - "Look what I did!"

There is nothing I hate more about rich people than the fact that I'm not one of them!

 

[Cal Weldon]

Yowza, I'm buying a lottery ticket!

 

[sdclc126]

Yowza, I'm buying a lottery ticket!

He definitely has BIG speakers. And LOTS of them.

 

[JamesTRexx]

Whatts?

Well, at least I can beat him on power, my humble stereo can deliver 16.000 watt.

But then something like that isn't difficult with pro audio gear. ;-)

Edit: Darn, the official site claimed 96.000 watts instead of the 11.000 claimed on the article... :-/

 

[puppet]

^ .. so, it looks like you're still a loser.

 

[_henry_]

it was actually a long time article.

they remove all the cables for the photoshoot purpose.

cheers
henry

 

[Cal Weldon]

Ya, no drinking in that room. Where's the fun in that?

 

[speaker dave]

The Snell LCR 2800 is one of my designs. The older Reference towers were good but our XA Reference was a good bit better.

Snell Acoustics XA Reference Tower loudspeaker | Stereophile.com

Looks like a good system but built more for show than for go. Over the top.

David S.

 

[gain wire]

Wow. I'm glad I can be satisfied with my refoamed Boston Acoustics A-100 speakers I rescued from the curb...

Imagine only being satisfied musically in presence of such a system. depressing...