Re: Is there a market for cheap high-end speakers?

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Posted by Dave Ellis on July 28, 2002 at 12:52:30

In Reply to: Re: Is there a market for cheap high-end speakers? posted by dennyb on July 27, 2002 at 05:01:17:

Denny,

It is possible, but the retail end of things is pretty grim IMO. You obviously realize that a $2500 speaker is sold to the manufacturer for $1200. This seems fine. Heck, you can build a decent speaker for that $.

But then marketing creeps up on you. Stereophile seems to rule the day for many consumers. I believe the potential for you to build a very decent speaker is good, but making the commercial jump to the storefront is difficult. Those guys realize that many customers are purchasing a good spec sheet/hype, rather than a good sound.

Your only hope is that there are a few folks out there with good ears. I believe there are a few good ears remaining.

Ask the local storeowner if he would sell your speakers. Heck, it can't hurt. The worst thing he might say is "yes".

Dave

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Topic - Is there a market for cheap high-end speakers? - dennyb 04:58:17 07/27/02 (14)

Word of mouth! specially in the Asylum, will get you customers - mg1.6qr 13:57:24 07/29/02 (0)

Re: Is there a market for cheap high-end speakers? - tntonysaolcom 14:43:05 07/28/02 (2)

RE: "But if they spend a fortune, they feel like they have bought one of the "best"..." - Aroc 07:50:48 07/29/02 (0)

Part Time Joy!!! - dennyb 16:32:50 07/28/02 (0)

Re: Is there a market for cheap high-end speakers? - middleground 15:24:04 07/27/02 (1)

Re: Is there a market for cheap high-end speakers? - Smoketest 17:14:55 07/29/02 (0)

Re: Is there a market for cheap high-end speakers? - Duke 11:42:30 07/27/02 (1)

Re: Is there a market for cheap high-end speakers? - dennyb 16:08:28 07/27/02 (0)

Isn't the Meadowlark Swift a TQWT? - brewthunda 07:01:33 07/27/02 (0)

Re: Is there a market for cheap high-end speakers? - ka7niq 05:48:33 07/27/02 (0)

Re: Is there a market for cheap high-end speakers? - dennyb 05:01:17 07/27/02 (3)

Re: Is there a market for cheap high-end speakers? - Dave Ellis 12:52:30 07/28/02 (2)

Those are very nice speakers - dennyb 16:36:00 07/28/02 (1)

Do a search forTerry Cain here. - BrassMonkey 11:05:20 07/30/02 (0)

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Re: Is there a market for cheap high-end speakers? - Dave Ellis 12:52:30 07/28/02 (2)

Those are very nice speakers - dennyb 16:36:00 07/28/02 (1)

Do a search forTerry Cain here. - BrassMonkey 11:05:20 07/30/02 (0)

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