In the absence of agreed upon measurable criteria, the value of an item becomes subjective to the emotions elicited in the buyer.
IME, most audio equipment manufacturers believe in their product lines. A $300 fuse may be "snake oil" to some while to others it may be the final touch to achieving great sound in their home.
Your last paragraph seems to assume "a lot of brands" have purposely chosen to avoid "developing and creating an impact" and instead have chosen to make "a questionable product." I am curious what you consider "a questionable product" and why you believe those brands would be "better" if they adopted a more altruistic goal of "creating an impact."
Yes, I believe you are off base. IME, most audio equipment manufacturers are simply trying to stay afloat in a business they are passionate about.
Your last paragraph seems to assume "a lot of brands" have purposely chosen to avoid "developing and creating an impact" and instead have chosen to make "a questionable product." I am curious what you consider "a questionable product" and why you believe those brands would be "better" if they adopted a more altruistic goal of "creating an impact."
Yes, I believe you are off base. IME, most audio equipment manufacturers are simply trying to stay afloat in a business they are passionate about.