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Why So Many Raidho Speaker For Sale?

If Raidho speakers are so great, why are there so many pairs for sale here?  These are not inexpensive speakers by any means and it seems at least every other day there is a pair for sale with some people having them only a few weeks to a few months, and they are really taking a bath on them.  What gives?  Are they not as great as they are made to be?  Is Jonathan Valin a shill for the company?

I heard the 4.1 diamond at Blink High End north of Boston and was very unimpressed.  I have heard many other highly regarded speakers for much less money sounding wonderful.  So, what gives?

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stereo5 OP
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I agree with analogluvr, I too have spent great amounts of money on a piece of equipment, only to find I don't like it.  Once I replaced everything in my system after buying a pair of speakers which everyone raved about, including us regular people.  I forced myself into thinking it was everything else and not the new speakers.  I was a bit naïve back then but not anymore.  Raidho isn't my cup of tea either, it may be ok for a small jazz ensemble or some classical, but certainly not for Pink Floyd or 70's rock or for prog rock. 

Personally, I would never spend more than 5-6 grand on speakers or on any other equipment.  Don't get me started on cables, especially when certain pairs of cables can cost as much as a new Porsche!  I'll say this again, my late dad always said that "there's an ass for every seat".  That's especially true in our hobby.

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chronoglidesky
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I bought Raidho's 'cos they beat the pants off other speakers I auditioned in my price range. Yes, they cost $55k+, but I had the money. I wanted them ... so I bought them... the American Dream in action.
I heard other speakers that cost more, but I was left under-whelmed. I heard others that cost less but they missed the mark. The Raidho's hit the sweet spot. I am very happy with my D3s and have NO buyers remorse.
 
Could I have given the money to saving some Syrian refugees? Sure, but I didn't 'cos I don't give a monkey's uncle about them. Could I have saved some kids in Africa? Sure, but I didn't - for the same reasons (I don't give a *&^%).

If you're too poor to buy Raidho's - stop whining. Save your cash, buy them and *then* comment (a 10min crappy "demo" at a show playing Vanessa Fernandez [agghhh] doesn't count). As for me, I am too poor right now to buy Rockport Arrakis, Magico Q7s or Raidho D5s ... but you don't hear me whining. One day I will ... unless I give it all away to Save The Children ... but that's not likely to happen anytime soon.
inna
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Chrono, that's great post even if you are lying. In any case, good luck with your "American dream in action" buying up imported overpriced stuff.
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chronoglidesky
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Selfish, instantaneous, personal gratification is what America is all about IMO. Anyway, by buying "over-priced" Danish imports will mean some of my hard earned cash will, eventually, through Dantax A/S taxes (or other routes), get to the Danish government -- only for it to be spent on saving some Syrians from terror (or whatever, ZZzzz). So, in my own, small-minded and selfish way, I am doing MY bit for saving these people. Can you say the same? No!
You cheapskates intent on spending only a few pennies on domestic Hi-Fi are NOT Saving The Children (unlike me) Ha!, twisted logic in action.
In other words: "buy Raidho, save a Syrian"  ...  could this be the end of this thread? Hope so.

What about The Electric Recording Co charging 300 quid (or more for a re-issue classic LP? Maybe I should start a new one for that.
missioncoonery
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As an ex owner of Raidho and a current owner of Scansonics I say one is a "fools buy" being the Raidho as they dump in value  too quickly..Overprised for sure but the line changes way too often hence I think lots of older models available on the secondary market..Would I buy them again,no way unless a fire sale
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