I want to buy new speakers for 50,000 and see it used for 30,000, what should I do?


two issues here, would it be smarter to buy the used speakers not knowing where they’ve been or how hard they’ve been played or maybe there’s something wrong with them. And the other issue is what happens to the value of my speakers immediately after the box comes to my house. And I guess the third issue is, amI insane for buying $50,000 speakers.

It seems like I’ll be losing $20,000 immediately and of course probably a little more since if I ever sell they will need to be reduced further so used price can be 30,000 if a dealer is involved which they probably will be.

This raises a serious concern that very nice speakers are just too expensive.

Fortunately (and luckily) I’m not married so that makes this process a lot easier

emergingsoul

I have bought almost all of my speakers used I made a trip throughout the United States and listened to them .for the ones I got cold sight unseen I go to reputable  dealers like the music room upscale audio crutchfield that have a return policy .the problem I have is fed ex put thier forklift through my wilson maxx and that's sad they still have not paid. Enjoy the music.if your old is worth extra cash then do it you worked hard for it .I fiberoptic scope patients  who want to be at peace  just knowing they don't have cancer.to them it is worth it.stay healthy

Unless you have a very large room I think you reach the point of diminishing returns around $25K.  

If you want to play with gear at that level but have to seek internet advice about taking possible financial  bath...

You can't afford it.

JUST MHO.

Used gear is negotiable. Get the $50K speaker for 1/2. They just won't be current, but still relevant.