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The new Borresen M1's...a new direction?

The new stand mount speaker from Borresen, called the M1’s, look very interesting. They are utilizing a 4.5" mid/bass driver and a ribbon tweeter. The bass response is stated to go down to 40hz, which for a 4.5" driver is impressive.

The technology employed in the speaker is also somewhat novel, yet it also comes at a cost.

That cost is $100K. or in Europe 94K Eu.

 

Question is, how many other speaker designers will be producing a stand mount two way with a 4.5" bass/mid driver and now contemplating a price point in the $100-$200K range?

Another question, how many of these M1’s would be expected to sell? And to whom?

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rick2000
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Finally Speakers that can hang with the Very Best Cost-No-Object Speakers for a lot less money ! 😲😂

 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/monitor-audio-platinum-100-3g/

jymc
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I have significant experience with the Raidho D1.1 and a bit less listening experience with other D series models.  So, in a "very short period of time", Borresen with the M1 came up with an extravagant variation of the D1.1 design (with even stiffer??...zirconium sandwiched 4.5 inch drivers (with includes pockets of zirconium powder and other 'magic dust'?), that still allows the design to only go down to 40kz).  Many would suggest the acoustical laws of physics are at work.  
 

GIMMICKY DESIGN VARIATION is the key criticism I have.  I do believe the M1 is more expensive to manufacture, and that theoretically, the materials/design changes result in 'measurable' sonic improvements, and maybe even a subjective degree of real world listening improvements.  However, I casually see the price differential between the M1 and the D1.1, akin to installing 24 karat gold knobs and switches on your pre-amp.  Mike Borresen impressed the audio community with his design of the Raidho D series.  But I have to wonder how much sonic improvement the buyer actually gets out of spending an additional $70k for a 2-way monitor, which is in many ways a glorified monstrosity of the use of expensive materials and design concepts.  Or am I wrong and Borresen has redefined the laws of physics? 

ps
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kin
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Hi to all…

I had all the latest little speaker of Børresen: C1, C1.1, D1,D1.2

01, 01SSE … this 0 series are the truly and authentic Børresen project exactly as their name say: “Børresen”. 
Raidho gave me some problems to positioning in my listening room, especially the D1.1 … with 01 and now with 01SSE I’m in paradise, I find a BIG step up respect all the old Raidho !!! 
But now my question is to go or not at the M1 that I never listened… 

just my two cents …👋😌

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daveyf OP
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I heard the. X3’s today, and I thought they were extremely impressive. Plus, their price is not going to require the bank manager’s approval. Great speaker if you have the room for it.

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