PMC 24 and Canalis Cambria two way floorstanders; What is the advantage to this design?:

Thank you to all who have responded so far.

To Steve,  You make several good points However, my point about "good value" has little to do with how speakers look or the appearance  of  the cabinet.

Sound quality is the most important issue. However, as I said many times before:..."Quality sound.... but at what price??"  

There has to be a glass ceiling for the "performance versus price ratio"  I anticipated comments about the quality of the components and crossover design knowing full well the importance of quality parts and also inspired execution of sound quality via engineering genius  However, how many designers fit that classification . Price does not necessarily guarantee  ingenious speaker engineering and so, outstanding sound quality. . 

 To Twoleftears: Based on what I said above, don't you think the PMC .24 could be designed, built, and marketed  for less than $6000?. In the same way, that YG's first version of the Carmel speaker could have been priced at less than $18,000. The current Carmel MKII  now retails for $29,000.

Thanks to all,

S.J. 

Is there any advantage to a 2 way floor stander to a 3 way system??

"Quality sound.... but at what price??"

@ Value is a tricky issue.  On many items, there's close to a 50% spread on wholesale vs. retail.  Factor in actual manufacturing costs, packaging, shipping, etc. etc. and then what's left?  Whatever that is, the manufacturer has to make a profit and defray all development costs.

That being said, speakers imported from the UK and Europe start off at a disadvantage.  As regards the Twenty.24s, yes, there's at least a perceived difference between it and a larger 3-way design from a US company manufactured in China.  Looking at a speaker from the outside, you can never tell what's going on inside.

But that's why buying lightly used or demo or whatever is so attractive.  And in my case, I bought when PMC were changing US distributors and the old distributor was selling off remaining stock at near cost.

 To two left ears:  Thank you for the return comment.

To willewonka:  Nobody will deny manufacturers deserve to make a profit

However, as you mention of that  "insanity... is the way of the world" , then maybe the world needs to changed for the better, or more sane"

Happy New Year to all

S.J.