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Why none of high-end speakers offer Speakon?

Hi everyone! I am kind of new to all the high-end electronics and have started to build a system. I have already payed 8K for a tube pre-amp (Einstein The t8be MK2) and will be buying speakers and amplifiers next. I have noticed though that all the pro-audio equipment use speak on connection, while none of the high-end amps or speakers use this. Just looking superficially, it seems this type of a connection will be better than either spade or banana plugs. Why don't the high-end speakers offer this type of a connection? same goes for amps. Anyone can comment on this?

This whole thing started to kind of worry me. Looking at pro-audio equipment, one can buy a 2000 watt amp for about 1-2K. Is pro-audio used in recording studios that bad? Did I just pay 8K for a preamp for just its looks and hype?
gago1101
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marakanetz
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Bryston is the brand often used in ther recording studios for monitorring amplification and recording demos.
2...4000 WPC isn't necessary in studios at all. Among the pro power monsters I would say that lower-powered Crown XLS series are descent performers.
The pro-grade preamps do reach the price point of $8k+ due to the number of important features suitable for pro audio.
As to Speakon I too believe that it's the best way to connect/terminate speaker cables.
larryi
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I have a pair of the weirdest speakers when it comes to connections. For the connection from the amp to the speaker, it only has a terminal strip (remember those things that had tiny screws?). Fortunately, the crossover is contained in three external boxes, so I could just add binding posts. The connection from one of the boxes to the woofer portion of the speaker uses a speakon connector.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
whether in the studio..or at home...it starts and ends with 'the room'.
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marakanetz
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Oh yes! Forgot about simpliest answer...
Because high-end speaker cable brands are not terminated with speakon.
ngjockey
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"Pro", in this case, means both studio and P.A.. Entirely different.
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