Speakers are the component that loses the most value in my opinion. Only a few select brands retain value ... Sonus and Quad come to mind but there are so many that lose 50% right out the door.
I think most gear takes a beating , I purchased a used pair of Quicksilver monos, for $1050, they were only 15 months old and were $1900 new.
Bought a pair of Revel M106. Six months old for $1200 they were $2k....enjoyed them for 4 years, sold them for $1000. So for me that was a great deal, I used them for 4 years at a cost of $200.
I'm always looking for a good deal and often pay 50% or less of what the street price was. If you choose the right used gear you will often recover most of your money but don't expect that as a new owner.
I have no problem buying new if it's something I think I'll keep for a long time but a lot of gear has come and gone as "rentals" where it's cost a small amount to enjoy it for a little while.
I think most gear takes a beating , I purchased a used pair of Quicksilver monos, for $1050, they were only 15 months old and were $1900 new.
Bought a pair of Revel M106. Six months old for $1200 they were $2k....enjoyed them for 4 years, sold them for $1000. So for me that was a great deal, I used them for 4 years at a cost of $200.
I'm always looking for a good deal and often pay 50% or less of what the street price was. If you choose the right used gear you will often recover most of your money but don't expect that as a new owner.
I have no problem buying new if it's something I think I'll keep for a long time but a lot of gear has come and gone as "rentals" where it's cost a small amount to enjoy it for a little while.