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"a stylish and affordable launch into the world of high-performance audio"

OK, is there such a thing as "too good to be true"?  They're definitely gorgeously beautifully looking and certainly at least as good looking as any "high-end" speakers!  But look at the price!  Only $374.00!!!  Can you have the cake and eat it too!  There has to be a catch!  Is there a devil lurking somewhere here!  I mean a high-end ScanSpeak woofer is already at least $370.00 in cost.  And that does not take into account a tweeter, and xover inductors, capacitors ... and so on.  And what do you tell people who paid $200K for a Wilson?

https://www.audioadvice.com/paradigm-monitor-se-6000f+color-White
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michaelgreenaudio
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So many things are changing in audio. One of the changes is the new line up of Low Mass amps that are producing sound quality that far surpasses the High Mass products. These amps cost as little as $50.00. Sounds absurd till you start exploring Low Mass, but this is how technology works.

mg

wolf_garcia
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What's an example of a "Low Mass" amp?
elliottbnewcombjr
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here's another easy 1st move from junk to pretty decent sound, $600. pair

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_107RTIA7C/Polk-Audio-RTi-A7-Cherry.html


like the others, add self powered subs if bass hungry.

some Martin Logans, $1,400. pair.

https://www.audioadvice.com/martin-logan-motion-40-floorstanding-front-speakers+color-White

good name brands have to compete, they need to have low priced offerings.
andy2 OP
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It's interesting how these multi-drivers speakers can be sold for so cheaply.  My guess is two things: very inexpensive drivers and the cabinets are probably not up to Thiel or some of the more high-end brands.  And of course, made in China helps.  
elliottbnewcombjr
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another high end name, wharfedale, $540. pair

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_336D230WN/Wharfedale-Diamond-230-Walnut-Pearl.html?cc=07

no ports, my preference, the polks listed above have front ports, the only direction I support

all the affordable Klipsch have rear ports, a no-no for me.

klipsch, $520. pair

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_714R620F/Klipsch-Reference-R-620F.html

IOW, many high end companies offer an easy way in.


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