Companies like Harbeth and Magnepan which have been around for several decades are like the automotive equivalent of Porsche. They developed a product that worked when originally introduced and were well received, then they continued to refine and improve their products over the years. They don't create a "new model" every year or two, I guess the saying " If it ain't broke don't fix it" applies here. Some people, myself included, appreciate a timeless design on some things, others don't, AND THAT'S O.K., if something doesn't appeal to you for aesthetic reasons move on. However, companies that have been in business for 5 or 6 decades and continue to receive positive reviews must be doing something right.
Why are so many companies like harbeth making old speakers designs and charging thousends?
Hi everyone I am a little confused about the speaker market. I had been two dealers that sell totally different products. The one I had been to which I bought my forests from sells Totem And Monitor Audio and B&W. though I went to the other that sells Harbeth And audio note speakers which they recommended me buying. And the problem I have trouble understanding Is when I spend thousands on a speaker. Especially my next big purchase. That has no real new technology and is the size of my dads old conerwalls and never use to cost Thousands to build. With no technological advancements. to a product such as the totem that is small compact and modern for the wife approval , and to be more exact. The new Element line and technologically advanced like the torrent driver. Which I can get the same speaker as the same cost or less of the audio note and Harbeth and dose not need to take up the whole room or look like the 70's. Whats your opinion? Would you buy a product that is a 30 year old design that costs 5 times as more with the only diffinceses as upgraded silver wire and upgraded crossover components. To a thousand dollar woofer that is machined not stamped and has so much magnetic flux that it ca lift a car and no crossover?