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Why price of Tannoy speakers from online retailers in UK is cheaper than in US

I am looking for a pair of new Tannoy Kensington GR speakers. I notice the price from many online retailers in UK is cheaper than in US.  I believe they are authorized dealers because their websites are listed on Tannoy website.  Current price in UK for a pair of Tannoy Kensington GR Speakers is 9290 pounds(approximately 12K USD). Price in US is 9K/each or 18K/pair.   If we add shipping fee and import taxes and duties, it is still significantly less than the price in US. does anyone have  experience with buying Tannoy speakers directly from UK retailers.  Your input is appreciated.
michael8853
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gawdbless
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I was/am thinking of shipping my speakers to the US, for a size of speaker a little bigger than the Tannoys and with a total shipping weight of  about 500lbs I was quoted approx 700 Pounds Sterling or $900 at today's currency exchange rate from a shipping company in the UK.
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islandmandan
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That's exactly why I built my own. I bought pair of HPD 315 (12" DC drivers), on Ebay UK, and was able to build them to a degree that Tannoy never would. All for roughly $5000.

They are my speakers for life.

Regards,
Dan
jburidan
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The prices at Son Ultime are unbelievable
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glennewdick
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I feel this is the number one reason you see audio companies starting to direct sell so there is not the middle man taking a cut. This lowers their prices 15-30% across the board. the distributor is a love hate relationship. Love the overseas products we see but hate the mark up.

 try  it when your distributor is in another country, always hated giving a cut to a company in another country altogether then either the source country or destination country.  
schubert
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Best hunting grounds for used English speakers good as new are Canadian cities .
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