Why has focal raised their prices so much on Sopra line


I was looking at the Sopra 2 ,thinking about buying it ,it is a very good speaker it has not changed 
in 5 years thst I can see ,but the price has increased $4,000. Thst sounds like gouging to me ,
from $15 k to $19 k  if thatis thecase  the Wilson Sophia2 is a better speaker for the same price 
as well as night and day better resale value .
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I read an article or comment online so take that for what it is…. That they were priced cheaper over here to compete with domestic US brands.  
I think once they got a good reputation they adjusted that price to cover international costs and keep their profits roughly the same between regions.  
Keep in mind that different brands are very differently priced in different countries. Wilsons and Magicos are almost double the US price in Europe. 
Buy used or take a look (assuming you are in the us) to north American brands for a better deal. Revel, paradigm, legacy audio etc.  Just as good 1/2 the price.