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The new dynamic in speaker pricing

Yesterday I received the latest issue of the Absolute Sound mag. This issue has the round up of the varying speaker manufacturer’s wares along with the retail pricing. One thing that struck me is the number of speaker manufacturer’s who have a speaker in their line up that cost close to a $1M!! There are good number of speakers now available with prices in the $700K+ range. A few manufacturer’s are also a little ’glib’ with their top model pricing, such as Oswalds Mill--who state- price upon inquiry only!

This new speaker pricing dynamic is interesting, as it clearly indicates that there are buyers out there who are happy to pay these prices and presumably enough buyers to make these products viable. A trend that is certainly interesting and yet questionable as to how it will impact the hobby as a whole.

Opinions on this trend?

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barts
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This (of course) speaks to my own persona....but I'm thinking if a person has $1M to spend just on speakers to flesh out the rest of the system is going to be several million if not many millions including software.  And I doubt that is their last millions.

So, I would just buy the Fillmore East or create my own venue and bring in top performers.

Regards,

barts

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barts
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Friends and family thought I was nuts to buy $10,000 speakers in 1980.  Yes, I still have them and still think it was totally worth it. That's a tad over $35k in 2022 dollars. 

Regards,

barts

kenjit
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@barts 

But then you would be restricted to musicians that are alive and non studio recordings. Not much fun is it?

 

 

jl35
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yes barts, a system like these would require a very expensive custom designed room, and like previously mentioned, at least 3 Ferraris in the garage...fortunately many here and worldwide have that kind of disposable income...

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barts
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@kenjit 

True...but it would only take a CD player plugged into the PA to cure that.

Regards,

barts

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