In Reply to: Re: Some good points, but you paint with a broad brush.. posted by Hujorgen on April 11, 2002 at 20:06:14:
OH,So those with the most expensive design facilities win. Wow, did not know this. Maybe you should call JBL to and see why they build such shi#@Y souding speakers (some are ok, I admit). I mean with all the resources at Harmon's disposal can't they do a little better? Hell, big company like that, and where are they sold . . . Best Buy! Hmmm...
Oh, and many PSB speakers are directed at the budget-phile and will not sound as good as Merlin, Proac's etc. Geez, better call these guys and tell they need some more expensive computer systems, anechoic chambers etc. How are they going to make anything decent if they don't have NASA like facilities.
Oh, and to build the ACI Sapphires is about $650. Is there anything from a commercial manufacturer that will sound as good for even twice as much . . . I doubt it. But that's just my opinion.
There are many examples of DIY kits that are routinely compared to much more expensive commercial offerings, let's see: GR Research Paradox 1's, 3's, AV1's; ACI Sapphires/Emeralds/Jaquars/Titan; Adire Audio HE10.1's and all thier subs; VMPS . . . etc. etc. etc. etc.
Point is, it's nice to know that we (we DIY'ers) can build something (close to high end offerings) for a fraction of the cost. If you have $2500 - $100000 to buy those high end systems, by all means, go for it. For all us average income Americans, the alternative looks very nice indee. Build em'.
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