I want to buy new speakers for 50,000 and see it used for 30,000, what should I do?


two issues here, would it be smarter to buy the used speakers not knowing where they’ve been or how hard they’ve been played or maybe there’s something wrong with them. And the other issue is what happens to the value of my speakers immediately after the box comes to my house. And I guess the third issue is, amI insane for buying $50,000 speakers.

It seems like I’ll be losing $20,000 immediately and of course probably a little more since if I ever sell they will need to be reduced further so used price can be 30,000 if a dealer is involved which they probably will be.

This raises a serious concern that very nice speakers are just too expensive.

Fortunately (and luckily) I’m not married so that makes this process a lot easier

emergingsoul

The business of new vs used is difficult. 2 yrs in a speaker life is NOTHING.

Speakers sound better with use. Short of abuse, no worries. 

But i would insist on hearing them in person, inspect for physical damage, make sure the mfr crates are in PERFECT condition, and either transport them myself if practical or ship with insurance. 

1st flip on most anything in a 3rd party sale is 50% off plus maybe a little wiggle room. Is the MSRP 50K? Is the person the original owner? Warranty transferrable? Original purchase receipt available? 

Do your diligence on such a large purchase. Nothing sells for the full MSRP these days, and if you bite, your problem becomes his ex problem.

My therapist tells me I have trouble making decisions.
 

You’re making it way too hard and overthinking this.  Seems like you’re going to have regrets whichever choice you make.  Pick a lane, don’t look back and enjoy your speakers.

Just get reasonably nice speakers and enjoy them.

Spend the extra money and enjoy live events and hear music properly.

Nothing beats a symphony orchestra. Not even $100k boxes that might sound 25% better than something 90% cheaper.

 

imho.

Am I crazy or the rest of them are?

Do you really asking this forum for an advise of how to spend $50,000.00 on pair of speakers?

Do you realize that most of the opinions you’ve got is from members whose entire system cost less than that, and they should be asking you for an advise instead.

Anyway, it’s your money - do as you wish. However, at this level of pricy equipment, you should be knowledgable enough to decide for yourself.