Is it possible for a high end manufacturer to overprice their goods?

@labguy while I think your math is not quite correct for this particular speaker, as it leaves out a number of factors, including the R&D costs, shipping, advertising, dealer mark up etc., I do think that it is likely that there is a very significant profit in the Orion. Not saying there is anything wrong in that, particularly if the consumer rewards the company with multiple sales. Question in my OP, and I think it bears repeating here, is this…is there a price to value ratio in this hobby that will make the hobbyist say, enough is enough, that’s just not worth it…and therefore..pass on the sale? Clearly, this price has a differing number for each consumer, but I do wonder where it becomes more than thin air for all consumers in this hobby?

So, is the new Orion with its design at that level, or is it not even close?

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The manufacturing process of the Rockport enclosures are pretty insane compared to many and if you're not familiar with their design, research it.

Although at this upper end, there are many which are impressive for sure (engineering/manufacturing).  Whether or not that equates six figure prices isn't my point, just that these aren't some MDF boxes slapped together.  Also I believe they now manufacture their own drivers (not 100% sure though).  Not many that do (Dynaudio, Focal etc..), which just adds to the overall R+D costs.

Is it possible for a high end manufacturer to overprice their goods?

If it is true "high end", no, their market buys overpriced jets and yachts so an amp is no BFD.

Now, is it possible for cheesy amps to be priced to high? It gets me sick just thinking about it because the only thing "high end" about those products is often the name.

I would look at this from the other direction. Will consumers over pay for what they perceive to be top quality? This hobby is notorious for consumers who think quality comes with a high price tag. IMO as the price goes up so does diminishing return. There is a spot where double the price is double the quality. Then once you jump the shark you can pay out double for only 5% to 10% bump in quality. Some people have the money and how they spend it is no concern to me. We hear from people all the time chasing down that last 1% they are trying to find.