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The new Borresen M1's...a new direction?

The new stand mount speaker from Borresen, called the M1’s, look very interesting. They are utilizing a 4.5" mid/bass driver and a ribbon tweeter. The bass response is stated to go down to 40hz, which for a 4.5" driver is impressive.

The technology employed in the speaker is also somewhat novel, yet it also comes at a cost.

That cost is $100K. or in Europe 94K Eu.

 

Question is, how many other speaker designers will be producing a stand mount two way with a 4.5" bass/mid driver and now contemplating a price point in the $100-$200K range?

Another question, how many of these M1’s would be expected to sell? And to whom?

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falconquest
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For that money I would rather invest in speakers with field coil drivers.

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daveyf OP
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@falconquest Field coil drivers? Are you sure that in a smaller stand mount that would be preferable?

 

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daveyf OP
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Anyone done a direct comparison between current Raidho's and new Borresen's?

mihorn
535 posts
 

No Raidho. But live recordings of M1 and Wavetouch speakers.

Alex/Wavetouch **disclose: I make/sell WT speaker.

Original music

 

mofojo
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Alex,

Not trying to be snarky but have a serious question. If I remember right when the Antero came out it was something like 2-2.5k for a pair. Last week they were $8,000 and today they are $9500. I know materials, labor etc is up but what’s the justification to quadruple the price. 

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