The other thing that isn't factored into the cost of this equipment is the fortune that I spent prior to getting the equipment I currently use. These loudspeakers required massive current. One of the problems I had was that speakers were so large, that it was hard to stop them from creating a shadow on my projector screen. I had to angle the loudspeakers to fit them outside the edges of the screen. Obviously, to have enough money to enjoy this hobby takes a good income.
Good incomes require lots of work.
The irony is that this theater room rarely was used. My wife and daughter had no idea how to work all the equipment. I had not time to relax and watch a movie. The other problem was that there always seemed to be some piece of equipment that needed repairing. One week my VCR wouldn't work.