I'm sure there is plenty tacked on in most cases, but cost does go up to some extent. Some of the ScanSpeak drivers cost $800-$1000 per pair. If they use decent tweeters and woofers, they could easily be spending $800-$1500 on drivers alone. THe nicer cabinets may be handmade and require expensive craftsmen, etc.
What makes a speaker thousands more...
What makes, let's say a $7500 speaker more expensive than say a $2500? Is it the drivers, cross overs, cabinet, R&D, all the above, etc...
This could really go towards any componant, like why does Company X's Amp 1 cost thousands more than amp 2? I realize there generally is more power and clarity, but do they really have thousands more into it?
This could really go towards any componant, like why does Company X's Amp 1 cost thousands more than amp 2? I realize there generally is more power and clarity, but do they really have thousands more into it?