Are advances in technology making speakers better?

kota1...I’m not being naive at all....wrong take. I’m stating MY opinion and that’s what these forums are about...You’ve got your opinion and I’ve got mine. I’m very satisfied with mine... I don’t have all chinese gear...only a few pieces...but oh...the value I get out of those is exceptional...Yes, you have to be careful but you also can’t judge All chinese products as junk...They make some pretty sophisticated electronics at very Reasonable pricing. I know the china bashers are here in force....but for open minded audiophile types...there are some fantastic values. PS. I don’t like Chinese speakers..Mine are Teckton...Klipsch Heritage...JBL...and Nola.

Of course it does! B&W, Meridian, Paradyme and others are using super materials such as diamond, beryllium to enhance  mid and high range. As my hearing goes down, the reproduction is getting better and better. Today, thanks to new technology, I have the entire Berlin philharmonic under Karajan in my living room. 

Marketing plays on all of us no matter how much you think it doesn't.

Just ask my wife how she likes the Home Shopping Network!

Should have blocked that sheeit the first time I heard of it.  Sheesh!

Only >100 pair of shoes later....................I still buy the gear I want.

Regards,

barts

In my environs cars are seen as accessories or jewelry even. "Nuff said.

Try to relax. Unless you dislike your sound then why be influenced to change? I have had my present loudspeakers 17 years and every once in a while I demo other speakers and have not found anything I really wanted to purchase. I greatly enjoy the sound I am still getting from my Von Schweikerts. Quality construction with a good design is timeless.