Obviously too much audio gear is absurdly priced, but as long as there are buyers the vendor can keep up the sales...
In July of 2015 I drove from Northern Virginia to Sanford Florida in order to audition a pair of used Avalon Acoustics speakers. They sounded great, I forked over less than 1/4 of the new price, we packed them into my car and I made the long drive back home. Over the next month I listened to these speakers and came to understand why they are worth the new price (roughly $45k new, used 8-10k).
Amazing speakers. Completely changed my understanding of audio and all the music I had previously listened to on other speakers. Worth the price. Absolutely worth the price, but I would not buy them new unless I would not miss the $ spent. These speakers are worth the price differential compared to lesser speakers.
In August I was in Boulder Colorado where the factory is. I called and managed to secure a tour. What I saw there were quality craftsmen building massive and complex cabinets that weigh 150 lbs each. I saw top end drivers and crossovers, and internal wiring that goes beyond what the typical speaker includes. Each speaker represents a massive investment of time by craftsmen and engineers, as well as the R&D.
In July of 2015 I drove from Northern Virginia to Sanford Florida in order to audition a pair of used Avalon Acoustics speakers. They sounded great, I forked over less than 1/4 of the new price, we packed them into my car and I made the long drive back home. Over the next month I listened to these speakers and came to understand why they are worth the new price (roughly $45k new, used 8-10k).
Amazing speakers. Completely changed my understanding of audio and all the music I had previously listened to on other speakers. Worth the price. Absolutely worth the price, but I would not buy them new unless I would not miss the $ spent. These speakers are worth the price differential compared to lesser speakers.
In August I was in Boulder Colorado where the factory is. I called and managed to secure a tour. What I saw there were quality craftsmen building massive and complex cabinets that weigh 150 lbs each. I saw top end drivers and crossovers, and internal wiring that goes beyond what the typical speaker includes. Each speaker represents a massive investment of time by craftsmen and engineers, as well as the R&D.