I just don't get it. To pair the superb Accutron with a piece of junk in a 30K speaker to save $500 seams just weird.
As I have written elsewhere, the economics are down to driver cost x 10 = retail pricing (approximately) for a lot of high end makers. More if they make their own drivers.
That's what people see, that's what they evaluate on, and most high-end shoppers really can't hear a difference. That's how you end up with mediocre caps with expensive drivers. B&W and Magico tend to do a better job of climbing up the crsossover quality ladder along with the drivers and speaker costs, but they are kind of rare.
This is also a place where a DIYer can build something with superb crossover components and drivers and come out way ahead of commercial offerings. Not always.
Then there are bargain brands, like Wharferdale, which can be superbly improved with the right cap upgrade.
Having your own ears and not letting yourself be fooled by prices helps.
