I feel fortunate to have one of the most responsible kids on the planet -- at least when it comes to taking proper care of electronics. (If only he were that responsible with his homework.)
He knows his way around the business end of a modern AV receiver. Being young and wiry comes in handy when you're plugging and unplugging components in tight places. He knows as much about putting a system together as your average Best Buy employee. Okay, make that MORE. :o)
And yes, I'll admit that having his own Tivo may be a bit of wretched excess. But it only has one, not both, of the tuners hooked up. That's where I draw the line.
Still, you haven't lived until you've played Smash Brothers in full surround with the sub blasting.
My son will not be allowed to read this thread, Kinsekd. He's probably the first kid in town with 73. Let's keep brainwashing these little Curtain-climbers.
Your young'n and mine (14) should talk shop. Mine has a pair of Klipsch SP1's (powered) and an RC3 center. A couple of B&W 302's in the back and a Sony receiver. A DirecTV HD reciever plus a Tivo receiver and Gamecube. These were all gifts, or hand-me-downs in the case of the speakers. He has purchased on his own a Samsung 26" HDTV, Phillips CD recorder, XBox, and a 360. He also confiscated a 13 inch portable so he could play games and watch TV at the same time. Also bought a PS2 and gave it to his little brother when he got the first XBox. He also appreciates what he has and loves to steal my magazines. He also knows it all goes away if the grades slip. So far that has never been a problem. Good thing he only inherited my love for equipment and not my intelligence. The younger is also hooked up but thinks a his woofer in named Sparky (beagle). Good smart kid also. I am truly lucky.
