I'm poor: 1. I make a bag of peanuts every 2 weeks. 2. I drive a K car. 3. I have to sell beer bottles to make ends meet. Still, I can afford good audio. I spent the most cash on the source (Arcam CD82T) then, went from there. This is a small listening room.(12'x 20') I have 3 sheets of 2" thick, 2"x 4" Sonex on each of the side walls to soak up some nasties. Also using an Energy Encore 8 subwoofer to fill in the bottom end. Note: I couldnt afford to clean up the room...that's why it's a mess. (The pile of clothes is clean.) The cd's are crude, that's why they are on the floor.