timlub is correct in that it certainly is possible (paraphrasing) to achieve remarkable value at a $5K price point. This is why Golden Ear Technologies is so successful. It is absolutely true that they have somehow bridged the gap between very high end and pricey speakers with just as good sound - if not better - sound and affordability. Besides the fact that I own the Triton One's so am naturally biased, I have listened to a handful (admittedly only around 10 or so) of other manufacturers that cost WAY more and in my opinion would be more than hard pressed to justify the cost. Case in point, Alta Statement Towers. They retail at $200,000 a pair. In my view the only thing about them that made them superior to my Tritons was the incredible cabinetry material (yes that does improve sound of course). But a $195,000 more? I don't think so. There has to be a realistic trade off. Kind of like diminishing returns. Listen to and/or GET the Golden Ear Triton One's and you'll hear what I mean. Your wallet will thank you.
What makes an expensive speaker expensive
When one plunks down $10,000 $50,000 and more for a speaker you’re paying for awesome sound, perhaps an elegant or outlandish style, some prestige ... but what makes the price what it is?
Are the materials in a $95,000 set of speakers really that expensive? Or are you paying a designer who has determined he can make more by selling a few at a really high price as compared to a lot at a low price?
And at what point do you stop using price as a gauge to the quality? Would you be surprised to see $30,000 speakers "outperform" $150,000 speakers?
Too much time on my hands today I guess.
Are the materials in a $95,000 set of speakers really that expensive? Or are you paying a designer who has determined he can make more by selling a few at a really high price as compared to a lot at a low price?
And at what point do you stop using price as a gauge to the quality? Would you be surprised to see $30,000 speakers "outperform" $150,000 speakers?
Too much time on my hands today I guess.
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