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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
larryi
4,188 posts
 

Simonmoon, 

The OP has  single-driver fullrange system; there is no crossover.  I’ve heard the slightly larger version of the OP’s speaker and it is the first single-driver system that I really liked a lot.  Since then, I’ve heard a few more great sounding single-driver systems, like the ones made by Songer Audio.

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kennymacc
496 posts
 

@invalid

I agree with you wholeheartedly that it is pretty ridiculous when a home audio system cost as much as or more than an automobile, or a nice home for that matter, but only because I can’t afford them, LOL!!!!!!!

dseltz
180 posts
 

@langla4 @larryi 

Yes, there is a BD5. 36,000€. EACH

If you want to go crazy, there is no BD 6, but there is a BD 7 Statement.

At 160,000€ EACH, one would definitely be making a statement, lol

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asvjerry
4,861 posts
 

Actually, a concierge audiophile manufacturer deserves a higher profit margin.  This is because of a smaller market for what's presented, be it electronic or speakers.  It's why Macintosh has survived where the path is jammed with 'the rest' on it's heels...

Substitute Mac with your fav, or anyone else's... 

Spouse and I 'do' something similar, but a much different product.

On a personal level, I've decided to make 'art pieces' that just happen to sound great..... ;)

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