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

Notice not once was the question of "what do you have now?" or "what are you looking for?" was answered.
 

Good reason for that I’m sure……

@fleschler

That’s an incredible acoustical design science project you have done to create an incredibly nice looking and no doubt Great sounding listening room. The massive doors are impressive. Choice of wood paneling also very impressive. As well as every single thing else.

What a treat it would be to visit this room. Yes updated pictures as you mentioned in your virtual Area would also be nice. I’m trying to get the nerve to post pictures but I’m shy. Maybe if I upgrade my speakers I will do it. I Think I am happy with everything except my speakers which probably are really good but I I think I could do better, and I have to decide if I want to keep them because I hate giving up speakers. I just received a bunch of telefunken 5965 nos tubes and maybe I’ll hear something interesting. One of the primary problems is I really can’t leave my house due to some mobility problems so hearing other systems is difficult. I know what sounds good but I just have nothing to compare to so something out there may actually be better.

Maybe a half dozen graphene sluggos are all you need to lift the veil and hear the voices from the singer's chest.

@emergingsoul from another thread you started under amps-preamps titled "McIntosh Sonas Faber love affair, alternatives? you stated "Presently have Bowers 802 d3 which is really good but always trying to improve things...."

So now at least we know what your current speakers are. Now all we need is what 50k speakers you are considering? Please do tell.

I’d buy used because if the speakers are not to yours or your room’s liking you’ve dropped an additional $20k and you’ll get $30k for them. Just my thoughts.