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Did I Expect too much?

I purchased a pair of speakers from a US manufacturer who I shall not name.  The speakers are beautiful and the sound exceeds my expectations (after a minor upgrade).  So why would such a reputable company use six dollar binding posts?  It makes no sense.  I replaced them with Cardas binding posts and decent 12 gauge wire between the driver and posts.  My system is valued for clarity and clean highs.  The difference was audible.  I know, snake oil.  But it wasn’t.  I don’t think that spending $15K for speakers is nothing.  So yes, I was disappointed.  

langla4
piebaldpython
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Because they can!! If the real breakdown of cost is analyzed I would not be surprised if it cost under $3,000 to purchase the components and assemble. If they are business people. Seas and the like sell a lot of components to companies that market $15k speakers.

mitch2
4,153 posts
 

Take the win. Share your impressions of the benefits from your upgrade with the manufacturer and be happy you were able to move the ball forward on a speaker that already, “exceeds my expectations.”

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knotscott
1,072 posts
 

It would actually be helpful to name the company. There can be a myriad of reasons why those what they did, but cost and profit could certainly be among them.  Big companies are influenced by many departments other than the chief designer, and tend to be more profit conscious.

FWIW, I changed my old 80s binding posts to pure copper, and noted a small improvement in clarity.

 

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