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.
"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?
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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. |
The average markup is 10x to drivers. It is much higher if drivers are made in house (Focal, B&W, Monitor Audio), and depending on the brand (thinking of Gamut and Wilson). I think the $370 is per speaker. So, at most, the driver cost is $37 / speaker. Make of that what you will, but maybe this is the year you build a pair of DIY speakers??? Best, E |
you might think cheapo versions of parts, but, they really don't want to risk their name, they simpy need to stay in the game, make the profits on the real high end stuff. read the detailed description of the parts, drivers, crossover, custom designed magnets ..... of this Elac offering, $550. pair https://www.crutchfield.com/p_970DF62/ELAC-Debut-2-0-F6-2.html |
Focal, made and shipped from France, $999. pair https://www.crutchfield.com/p_091C716B/Focal-Chorus-716-Black.html front port, add a stereo pair of subs, ought to be VERY good. Efficient enough to use moderately low power tube amps, 20-50 wpc. If I got the subs, I might try stuffing the front port, can't hurt to try. You want more bass but not mud. |
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