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Ps audio aspen FR 30 Loudspeakers

Having bought several upper end products from p.s audio in the past such as their flagship dac   Parts quality inside were Average at best.   I am looking at New Loudspeakers and having over 40 years in audio and owning a Audio Store  to me a 🚩 flag is when you won’t should the Critical Xover inside which is the ♥️ orthe 🧠 of the speaker ,  at $28,500   The speaker should be shown inside and out , and if a company uses the term proprietary drivers or Xover parts ,that means nothing special I except the lofty $$ price tag.  Having modded Loudspeakers for myself and others for over 20 years ,know first hand most mags  take many cost cutting short cuts . It’s up to the mfg to Prove to the buyer they are worthy,Especially a totally new item , they specialize in electronics ,Not Loudspeakers .  Unless you can see everything about the drivers, and Xover and parts quality ,then most likely parts are made in China or close to it ,in reality less then $8k into the total build ,  look at a Wilson Sabrina ,Magico, B&W , they all disclose their build designs . Just ge careful, if you can’t see all your answers, they buy with ⚠️ Caution ⚠️ 

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steve59
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What product in your home do you think cost more than 10% of retail? Somebody posted those that know where to spend and where to pinch are the ones that would win. I agree if life was fair, but time and again money spent on marketing will beat money spent on the product  most always. 

secretguy
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More rapier wit from jerry123 (That's as far as he can count).

therandyman
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Well, as a newbie I would like to thank PS Audio.  Paul McGowan has helped me greatly through his books “Audiophile’s Guide, The Stereo, Unlock the Secrets to Great Sound,” and his autobiography, “99% True, Almost a Best Seller.”  I have also enjoyed his almost daily YouTube videos and podcasts.  I plan to use his “Reference Music” recording to set up new speakers that were not purchased from PS Audio.  Without Paul’s careful instruction, I would have no idea how to properly tune speakers and their room.  We are losing high-end audio dealers everywhere these days, but these guys are determined to stay, and we should be appreciative.  I have reached out to other dealers with questions, only to be ignored.  Not so with PS Audio, two employees of which immediately responded to my inquiries.  I am looking forward to visiting their business in Boulder next month and personally listening to the new speakers.  I also note that the customer in the installation video appears to be a knowledgeable audiophile who is quite pleased with his new speakers, and there is already a long waiting list to purchase these speakers.  I expect that PS Audio would gladly show and explain their cross-overs if specifically asked.  This company appears to be devoted to customer service and providing all things audiophile, from wall-socket through speaker output.  I am grateful they are here, and I hope to support and encourage their efforts through my future business.

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noromance
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Paul's autobiography, “99% True, Almost a Best Seller” is a solid and fun read. Seems like a nice guy. I wish PS Audio well. 

wolfie62
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PS Audio designed and had built ALL of the drivers used in the FR30. Not even the OP here has EVER done that!! 
 

The tweeters, midranges, woofers, and passive radiators are all PS Audio designs, by Chris at PS Audio. Inspired by the IRS V. 

I went to Colorado and visited PS Audio. Graciously, I was permitted to hear a demo of the FR30s. At $30K, these are the finest speakers I’ve ever heard! I’ll gladly take them over the Wilson Audio WAMM speakers. 
 

Lots of ignorance in here about speakers. Design a XO, now you’re an “expert” mentality by the OP. 
 

 

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