Talon Khorus - Why So Many So Cheap?

They're initially overpriced v.s. performance.

They are an absolute steal at their used prices! Opinions may vary, and thus the creation of a marketplace. Where is Adam Smith when we need him? Or maybe Joseph Schumpeter - the economist who coined the term "creative destructionism" whereby the creation of something 'new and improved' tends to 'destoy' the demand (or at least dampen it) for older technology. Talon seems to have done this to their own very excellent products. Mike Farnsworth is determined to build the best speakers that he knows how - but by introducing so many new models...

Do a search in the archives for Khorus and/or Talon and you should find this very same topic was brought up a couple of months ago - there were some excellent responses, including opinions from dealers and others who had some insight on what has been happening with the Talon line. I'm a big believer myself, so perhaps am biased by an all-Talon 7.1 HT purchased entirely here on Audiogon in the used market at the prices you've been seeing. (2 Khorus, 5 Peregrines with Sound Anchor stands and a Roc for about $11.5K). Can't be beat on that budget!

I Know a few people who owns this Talons and they are all buying the New Firebird Speakers, so it is a steal deal for you smart shoppers. I personaly don't own this speakers.

Simple : They are overpriced and worth in the $3 - $4K range.

Buy used one for $3K,try it in your system,and sell it if you hate them !