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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
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roxy54
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Wow. Ever hear of periods or punctuation?

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

willywonka
226 posts
 

@incorrigable Can you explain this belief in greater detail?

tablejockey
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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. 

kennymacc
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@emergingsoul   Come on buddy!!!  This is one that you'll just have to go figure out for yourself.  Who in the world can answer all these personal preference questions for you?  You'll just have to get up off your rump and do the legwork, research and auditioning for yourself.  Also, who cares how much you spend on speakers?  I mean, come on, buddy.  Why are you asking us?  Just go get it done!!!  Happy listening.   

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