The huge markup between the cost of the OEM drivers and the final product price reflects crossover design & parts plus enclosure costs. Oh, and there is of course a legacy goodwill factor (read: premium-for-the-brand-name-and-good-reviews). Focal and Dynaudio realize they have been feeding their competitors.
I suppose discontinuation of the OEM catalog can result in a short term surge in orders as the OEM customers stuff their inventories. I don't know how many WATTs are sold per year, but it can't be a huge number at that price point, so perhaps an extra shipment or two could last a while.
As the OEMs run out of inventory, I would expect them to roll out new speaker models with drivers sourced elsewhere. Maybe a WATT/Puppy 8 with drivers from China. After all, they believe the high art is all in the crossover and enclosure (and marketing). "It's gonna be even BETTA!!!" You bet.
I suppose discontinuation of the OEM catalog can result in a short term surge in orders as the OEM customers stuff their inventories. I don't know how many WATTs are sold per year, but it can't be a huge number at that price point, so perhaps an extra shipment or two could last a while.
As the OEMs run out of inventory, I would expect them to roll out new speaker models with drivers sourced elsewhere. Maybe a WATT/Puppy 8 with drivers from China. After all, they believe the high art is all in the crossover and enclosure (and marketing). "It's gonna be even BETTA!!!" You bet.