New line of Triangle Magellan ESW2?

Unfortunately, I feel they got way overpriced on their way across the Atlantic... The SW2 versions are praised in the European press for being MUCH nicer than the previous generation. I was very interested in the Cello and found their price in France of 6600 Euros to be attractive so I inquired about the US price:

$12,499 retail for the standard finish, and $13,999 for the Burr Walnut finish

I feel that is a ridiculous markup. It will be extremely difficult to get that much for them in the US market. I think many people shopping in that price range would rather get Revels, Focals, Wilsons, etc. instead. At, say, $9000 they had a chance but at $13k?? It is just poor marketing - it's too bad for Triangle. Oh well.

Arthur

Aball: I agree that this is ridiculous and I was looking at a pair of Atlantic Acoustique Argentera: 6,000 euros, $12,000 Canadian....insane, the ESW2 Cello is even worst. I guess when in Rome.....will stick to NorAm speakers then, after all, Avalon, Focus, Verity, Tyler, are no piece of rag and friendly priced compared to most European brands.
So what, $4,000 US for a apir of Duetto?

Most European gear will be far too pricey in the USA. It works the other way too. I was looking at the new CJ CA 200 integated, its about $6000 in the US, over £6000 in the UK, thats about $12000. The question is, who is making the profit. Here, it is not the retailers, but usually the distibutors.