I really like my $400, second generation B&W 803's, with subs from the prototype 800 woofer used in the DM 16.series. I did keep my 'Stats and my even older B&W stand mounts, but for value... WOW! Admittedly, I have to use two matching amps and pre-amps to get the sound right, but I also get to alter the bass output to compensate for crappy recordings, so some cheapness is lost.
The survival of the fittest.
I am constantly surprised at the vast number of speaker manufacturers. But many fall by the wayside. Plenty of reasons why they fail, but more interested in why certain makers continue to succeed.
Sound
Marketing
Fit and Finish
Price
Product availability
New technology
Manufacture association
Profit margin
Luck
I realize most of these in combination contribute but if you had to rank them my money is on the marketing and fit/finish, in that order with sound holding up the rear. Thoughts?
Sound
Marketing
Fit and Finish
Price
Product availability
New technology
Manufacture association
Profit margin
Luck
I realize most of these in combination contribute but if you had to rank them my money is on the marketing and fit/finish, in that order with sound holding up the rear. Thoughts?