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.
sure, there's brands that can pull prices out of the air without justification, but they don't get my dollar. | |||
It seems that some people think the binding post makes the speaker. I don't see how anyone can claim you got ripped off just on the basis of the quality of the binding post, particularly when it hasn't even been established that the binding posts were inappropriate for the model of speaker. The Charney speakers I head were screaming bargains based entirely on what I heard, not based on slim evidence that they used a few cheap parts. I will not fault the post recommending a Tekton speaker because I think they are pretty good for their price too, but, someone who likes the immediate, lively and engaging sound of Charney speakers has not been ripped off. If you can improve them by customizing certain parts selections, have at it. Almost all speakers can be improved by making them fit one's personal system and taste--change wiring to the speaker and inside the speaker, change footers, etc. But, it is NOT the case that more expensive, popular parts will always be better--I know a custom builder who can almost instantly spot the use of Mundorf capacitors in speakers and amps; he hates them almost with a passion. | |||
@larryi I agree with your comments 100%. Charney makes a really nice cabinet with close attention to woodworking and veneering. Brian is unbelievably good at keeping his customers up to date. I heard more from him than I do the kids expecting an inheritance. What people pay for their kit is a personal choice. It took me years to decide on the equipment I have and I have no regrets. | |||
@langla4 Which Charney speaker do you have? If I remember correctly the BD3 drivers have binding posts depending on your wire you could go directly to the driver and bypass the extra binding posts. Just a thought… |
