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Buying used vs new speakers from a technology perspective

Do you believe a speaker's components like drivers and crossovers can become "outdated" for lack of a better word? For instance say someone is selling a pair of speakers that cost $10k in 2008 for $5k now. Comparing that speaker to a modern day $5k new speaker only looking at driver design/drivers, cabinet construction, crossover components/layout and other materials what kind of technology gap are we looking at? 

Have there been technologies or designs that have come out in the past few years that you couldn't live without after hearing? 

 

 

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Yes and no.  There are fantastic older speakers.  I think what has changed is how many new, inexpensive, great sounding speakers are out today. In addition to those, there are incredible deals to be had on pre owned speakers.  15 year old speakers that were originally $5k are on the used market for $1k-$1.5k.

 

 

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