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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Do you believe a speaker's components like drivers and crossovers can become "outdated" for lack of a better word?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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mofojo
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Revel Salon 2 came out in 08 and still being sold as far as I know. 
 

I would put my Pioneer S-1ex up against any 10k new speaker today. 

mofojo
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Over the past 20 years or so I feel a big part of it is voicing. Went from super fast, detailed, analytical type speakers from the early 2000s to the past 5 years or so coming to tone, warmth etc. Obviously there are brands that have kept their same schtick forever but I’m talking about as a whole. 
 

As far as actual holy moly improvements, I don’t feel as there has been any major improvements. I do love me a well implemented BE tweeter though. 

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