Standard industry formula of 1:5, the Forrest would need to be manufactured for 600.00. The markup covers all the things we Audiogoners like to avoid: dealer markup, middleman/distributer, manufacturer profit, marketing, R&D, overhead, consumer discount, etc.
That leaves us with $300 per speaker. The cost to make the cabinet is the most expensive part. Say $200 each in quantity, probably more (actually a screamin' deal; real wood veneer and finished nicely with the additional borosilicate on the inside.)
After all that we have $100 for the actual drivers (tweet and woof), crossover/connectors and shipping boxes.
I've been diy-ing for several years, but really have not saved too much as I keep buying more and more drivers for future projects(!). However, if you are really disciplined and don't get addicted, you can save a lot.
That leaves us with $300 per speaker. The cost to make the cabinet is the most expensive part. Say $200 each in quantity, probably more (actually a screamin' deal; real wood veneer and finished nicely with the additional borosilicate on the inside.)
After all that we have $100 for the actual drivers (tweet and woof), crossover/connectors and shipping boxes.
I've been diy-ing for several years, but really have not saved too much as I keep buying more and more drivers for future projects(!). However, if you are really disciplined and don't get addicted, you can save a lot.