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How Are AV Buying Decisions Made in Your Household?

SV Staff  |  Jun 16, 2015

Geoff Morrison’s recent blog, ”Death to the 'WAF' (Wife Acceptance Factor”), got us thinking about how household buying decisions are made when it comes to AV gear. Select the scenario that best describes the situation in your household and, as always, we encourage you to leave a comment to explain your choice, talk about exceptions, etc.
How Are AV Buying Decisions Made in Your Household?
I make all AV buying decisions on my own without consulting my spouse/significant other. I am male.
40% (390 votes)
I make all AV buying decisions on my own without consulting my spouse/significant other. I am female.
1% (7 votes)
I make most AV buying decisions on my own but consult my spouse/significant other on big-ticket purchases. I am male.
42% (402 votes)
I make most AV buying decisions on my own but consult my spouse/significant other on big-ticket purchases. I am female.
0% (3 votes)
I consult my spouse/significant other before purchasing any new AV gear. I am male.
17% (162 votes)
I consult my spouse/significant other before purchasing any new AV gear. I am female.
0% (3 votes)
Total votes: 967

COMMENTS
Iamhoosier1's picture
Submitted by Iamhoosier1 on June 16, 2015 - 11:51am

At the time of this comment there are 66 votes from males that make 100% of the decisions without consulting with their spouse/significant other. IMO there are 66 liars or 66 pending divorces. :-)

sirwilliamlee's picture
Submitted by sirwilliamlee on June 19, 2015 - 11:12am

there are some households who realize the old ways work best.

eaverse's picture
Submitted by eaverse on June 16, 2015 - 5:22pm

After I finally convinced my wife we needed a new speaker setup, we purchased the GoldenEar Aon 3's. After a week went by she told me we needed the matching center and surrounds. Lol.

true audio's picture
Submitted by true audio on June 17, 2015 - 6:56am

I was stuck at a red light for years, and finally had enough. Put my foot on the gas and got what I wanted. Needless to say, I'm no longer married. Sucks, just wanted my cake and eat it too !

alexarafat's picture
Submitted by alexarafat on March 2, 2025 - 6:59pm

AV buying decisions in my household usually depend on the price tag. Smaller purchases, I handle on my own, but for bigger ones, I consult my significant other.

There was one time I was completely torn between two home theater systems, and after endless research, I still couldn’t decide. Just for fun, I used a yes or no picker wheel to see if I should go with my gut or keep looking. It landed on yes, so I pulled the trigger—and thankfully, it turned out to be a great choice.