Top resale value speakers

In my experience, it tends to run along brand recognition lines more than anything. This is why Bose has good resale value. (on eBay; not on AudiogoN).

My speakers have relatively poor resell value because most people have never heard of them. I still would not have bought anything else. I like how they sound, and that is all that matters.

In many cases the more expensive an item is, the worse the resell value is regardless of quality, because the market demand at the ultra high end is pretty small. Also, people with unlimited cash to burn will most likely want new stuff.

buy a used pair of a well thought-of brand from someone who's babied them; when it comes time for you to sell them, you'll take little if any loss. if you buy ANY brand new, it's value will go down the minute you take them home.

AudioRichard,

You are correct that some speaker have high resale value. The speakers that do not have high resale value tend to be of the Electrostat or Planar design speakers. They tend to lose their value dramatically. I guess the membranes are more fragile than that of Dynamic speakers. If I were to suggest speakers that tend to hold their value this would be my top choices. I have kept the list to speakers that have more than a few used pair for sale so this eliminates some of the rarer brands.

1. Wilson Audio. Must be a current model, WA speakers are very well thought of within the industry. I know many on here bash Wilson Audio, but the current model speakers tend to hold their value very well.
2. B&W Nautilus Line. Again you must have the new D line with diamond tweeter. Many studios use B&W.
3. Avalon Acoustics Eidolon Diamond and Vision are highly desireable speakers. They are soundstage champions and have a timbre and purity that is addictive.
4. Kharma Their line can be a bit confusing with all the choices but another HOT seller. Very coherent speakers that lack driver coloration and are easy load to drive.
5. Dynaudio Another sought after speakers. Some models are not the IN models. They tend to like high powered Solid State amps and when properly set up are a formidable speaker.
. Thiel Audio. Thiel prices can be a bit quirky. Some models hold their price very well while some take a beating. Not that last word in refinement but have an overall texture and presentation that favors no particular music genre.
7. Merlin Again must be a current model. I dunno which is the current model VSM anymore because it has gone through so many changes within the last few years. another easy to drive speaker that is at home with either SS or tube equipment.
8. Vandersteen The vandersteen's have a loyal following and those who like the house sound seem to really like it. Richard Hardesty is a staunch supporter. I have not hear any of the Vandy's so i cannot comment on their sound.
9. Proac Another speaker with a cult following. Very musical and easy to listen to.
10. Joseph Audio. A speaker company that gets tremendous reviews, but flies a bit under the radar. A

Again this list is not in any particular order and is not based on extensive research number crunching. It is an observation of speakers that tend to keep the highest percentage of original MSRP.

Chuck, take a look at the magnepan 1.6 QR if you think that planars ane electorstats don't hold value.