The new dynamic in speaker pricing

@kenjit 

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

Regards,

barts

@jl35 

My personal opinion, and really, it is only that. I have a sneaking suspicion that the average person who spend $500K+ on speakers is not an audiophile. I am sure some are, but I expect many are not. I would even question how many of those speakers end up in the very necessary to extract full performance highly customized and tuned room. (Of course I would also questions whether these are really as good as the cost, but that is another discussion). For some people, these are truly audiophile items, but I suspect, again purely opinion, that for many, these are simply luxury items for those with very very large disposable incomes. Without the fully customized room and all the tuning associated, other than visually, the audio experience you will have will be no better than someone who spent far less, but has an acoustically proper setup. This would extend to crazy expensive turntables and electronics as well.

@jl35 

The thing about Ferraris is that unless you belong to a track club there is really no where to stretch them out.  It's an acquired taste that crazy need for speed is! I've driven enough Ferraris and Lambos in my day, fantastic cars, just get ready for $10k service appointments.  

I've never gotten cited for playing my music too loud...but have plenty of speeding tickets to my name.

Regards,

barts 

+1 @deludedaudiophile

Also makes me wonder what kind of insane "entertainment" system is built into the mega-yachts of ultra wealthy.

Regards,

barts  

I have no idea who buys those speakers, but I am very happy that many buy fairly expensive components then resell them on the cheap, just to be done with them...what makes Audiogon so fun...though all the people I sort of know that buy 6 figure components, I believe truly are audiophiles...