Speaker Asylum

"$1500 - unless one gets cardboard speaker boxes and stamped frame old-world drivers made in China."

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In Reply to: RE: Under $10K range is insane? posted by Presto on July 25, 2012 at 10:20:00

This hobby (and I admit to being a member) is so nuts, Harbeth could slap a 30,000 price tag on the same speaker and have John Marks pimp for it and other audiophiles would lapse rhapsodic about the justifiable cost of its fine Corinthian leather.

Audiophile Stockholm Syndrome is so rampant, manufacturers have to upcharge to price points to get action.

Asylum is right!

;D

Follow Ups:

RE: "$1500 - unless one gets cardboard speaker boxes and stamped frame old-world drivers made in China." - Presto 09:44:45 07/26/12 (2)
If you saw what kind of drivers and box construction went into most $1000-$1500 speaker boxes, you'd see my point.

CHeers,
Presto
- Strong exceptions to your price point vs quality - Edp 12:44:28 07/26/12 (1)
  Of course large majority are as you say, but there are still some that offer quality enclosures, and quality drivers for that near $1500 point you mention.
  
  Joseph Audio RM7 (XL now), all SEAS drivers and quality enclosures. See it a bit more than 1500 now with XL
  
  Fritz carbon 7 Fine enclosures and Scan Speak drivers
  
  Couple more, but not as many as just 3 years ago.
  - Okay, but... - Presto 19:31:29 07/26/12 (0)
    ...both are examples of small 2-ways with very simply cabinet geometry (rectangular MDF box) with veneer on it.
    
    But you're right, they are speakers and they are in that price range.
    
    If you include KITS, well, that's a whole different ball game. You can get a really sweet kit for $1500, designed by guys like John Krutke and other top DIY designers...
    
    Cheers,
    Presto

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