I'm not sure what your asking, but, I'll give it a go. It depends. Some classic cars, watches etc., have much better build quality but don't perform as well as more modern less well built versions. On the other hand some modern versions with more recent technology might not perform quite as good, but come at much more affordable (by current standards) prices. Again, it depends, each comparison is different.
Does Technology Trump Quality?
Would you select:
A) Two speakers with radically different technology (i.e. dynamic, horn, panel) at a perceived 85% performance level.
OR
B) One speaker with a perceived 100% performance level.
Assume: The speakers in example A are half the price of the speaker in example B. All speakers represent excellent build quality and sonic performance relative to price point. No hybrids involved.
In other words, for you does Technology trump Quality, or Quality trump Technology?
A) Two speakers with radically different technology (i.e. dynamic, horn, panel) at a perceived 85% performance level.
OR
B) One speaker with a perceived 100% performance level.
Assume: The speakers in example A are half the price of the speaker in example B. All speakers represent excellent build quality and sonic performance relative to price point. No hybrids involved.
In other words, for you does Technology trump Quality, or Quality trump Technology?