Silly prices for Nordost cables

@infection +1

@dgarretson

Awhile back I had a discussion with the editor of a leading audio print magazine who privately maintains that manufacturers of hyper-expensive cables have led the way toward ruin of the high end industry. I tend to agree.

Why?

@shadorne

Neither. I don’t use anything more than $30 interconnects. I prefer to buy equipment that works without band aids!

What $30 interconnect that doesn’t have a SONIC SIGNATURE? I like to try it.

You've found the HOLY GRAIL!

@dgarretson

Because they have the highest profit margin in all of audio and lead the way in untethering price from value. This wouldn't be so unusual if audio could be classified as true luxury goods, but just try impressing your friends with your Vacheron, Murcielago, and, oh yeah, your $70K speaker cables.

Purchasing decisions are personal whether to impress, SQ ... not a factor to survival of an industry.   I counter high prices are a major indication industry is healthier than ever. 

AGAIN, companies prices are driven by consumers demand.  As long as there are demand to support a price, companies will oblige. Simple econ 101.

Very few of the new Lamborghini Aventurado at $425K are sold, either. 😄 😄

Actually demand was too high and don’t want one every block so Lambo and Ferrari raised prices to control/limit demand.

@shadorne everything has a sonic signature and band aid. The trick is getting all the band aids working together.

If the manufacturers convince us that someone is actually buying this stuff then they can convince the average consumer that $500 to $1000 for speaker cables is inexpensive. I have to say that their marketing is working. I have spent more on my system in the last couple years than i ever believed would happen.  I haven't bought in on most of the tweaks though.

Simple solution, trust YOUR ear! 

If from marketing, blame but yourself.   Company is not forcing you to buy anything.

I can't afford Nordost, but can afford Steinway grand or Gibson custom shop models. Isn't that weird?

What's weird is using Steinway grand or Gibson custom shop models in your audio system.   Do you connect Steinway grand between amp and pre or pre and DAC?   What's your prefer direction?

@yping Don’t you get it? It’s not about affording stuff, it’s about being ripped off.

Not rip off if NOT purchased from threats, coercion, intimidation ... Don't you get it???

kw6
I want people starting out to spend the money on the speakers and room treatment. With the price of the Nordost speaker cable you can a professional to tune your room!

So you think people with Nordost Odin II speaker cables use Bose?   Have you ever considered Nordost is ICING on a cake to a fine tuned system with similar quality speakers, amps, room ...?

analogluvr
Actually it is a ripoff no matter how you slice it. If you don't realize that your not the sharpest tool in the shed.

Sorry ...

Really, sorry for me?   I'm sharp enough to afford a full loom with pocket change.