Average Price Spent for Speakers

I have found,for me,the best bet is buy used. I have three pairs of speakers that I rotate through 2 systems . Nola Boxer 2's, Graham Chartwell LS 3/5's,and a pair of Hornshoppe Great Horned Heils. I purchased them all used,at least 50% off of list. I love each and every one of them. 

$4,000 should cover your speaker needs.
Worked for me.

All the best,
Nonoise

For the average audiophile, 100 hours seems about right unless you have a stash of cash.  Any more than that and you are either single or dealing drugs.

Around 2006, I was very dissatisfied with the B&W P-series speakers I had and sought advice, here. Someone suggested I buy a "like new" pair of Silverline SR 17.5's listed on the 'Gon and for some reason, I took his advice. I didn't even check on the color, before-hand.  (What was I thinking? Good thing I like piano black). I don't remember what I paid-- $2500, maybe? Could've been less. 

Now, I'd never buy gear at the drop of a hat, without having heard it first in my room. With the Silverlines, I was just very lucky-- my "listening room" is our livingroom and there's really only one possible location for speakers but the Silverlines work well enough, there. 

I've gone through a few upgrade cycles since 2006 and at this point, have 20-25K invested in the system. I'll probably move up to the Silverline Supremes that list for $7500 eventually, but I'm in no hurry. 

So, there you go -- no engineering background; no research; no demo. . . just luck. Another reason I can't seriously call myself an audiophile! 

Everyone reading this, please respond if you will. What is the average price you spend on a pair of loudspeakers?

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I bought the Seas Thor kit back in 2004 @ $1700
Just months ago, I upgraded the xovers and new Millennium tweets at $1400. Salvaged 1/2 that upgrade.
I could never see paying more than say $2500, which i will spend ona  new speaker in late September. 
In 3 years when i sell my house, I will take some of that cash and buy a  $10k speaker. 
So yeah $2500 is my limit. Now.