DIY - Two kits using similar tweeter to Tekton

Eric,

I have read a number of your post here and appreciate your opinion.
The kits you have suggested are in the price range of KEF LS50"s which I own and think sound wonderful (I am using a sub woofer with them). Does the stand mount version compare favorably with the KEF? I am not sure about the value part of the equation, LS50's have a resale value but the kit would have be a tough sell on the used market.

I do not know much about driver cost at a OEM level, but believe KEF makes their own drivers and cabinets.  The Satori drivers and crossover cost is $700 and the cabinets are the same for a total of $1500. KEF sells their speakers to dealers and I am not sure if they are set up in the US as direct to dealers or if they have their own warehouse that sells to dealers. So that is two step distribution and possibly three steps, some must pay every time the product is touched. I do not know if Madisound buys from Satori or a distributor making it two or three steps. What do you guess  KEF has into their LS50 cost wise?

Could you comment on the value part of equation and the sound quality also?

I mean this sincerely:

I simply do not know how  you can sell a speaker at retail for less than 10x the wholesale driver cost. 

Wholesale can be up to half of retail pricing, and it's even cheaper if you make your own drivers. 

Focal produced some excellent slides talking about what goes into value. The money a buyer would pay for speakers. 

Audible performance was one of 5 or more different attributes. Brand recognition, modernity, aesthetics, etc. all play a role in increasing retail value. 

So, you are right. If you are looking for an investment, you are much better buying a Rolex. 

On the other hand, if you are going to be happy with these speakers for a decade and pay a third of what this quality would buy you in the store, this is the way to go. :) 

Most importantly, you have to be a bit of an iconoclast. You have to trust your ears and heart when you listen. 

Best,

E

Erik,

Do you have ears on experience with either of these kits? I remember you have suggested them before in another thread.

I am guessing you have heard the LS50 can you compare the two? I have no way to audition the Satori as most folks don't.

Not the kits, but the individual drivers are pretty well regarded. :) 

I'd suggest you ask in DIY forums, you'll find people with direct experience. 

Best,

E

Probably why these type of DIY threads should be in another forum? as you are saying the drivers you are touting are respected but you have not heard the speakers in question. I think for the most part, and with all due respects Eric, I think you are flogging a dead horse here.
I do read the posts though, but can no way entertain any form of DIY.