I do not disagree with the evolving better performance with R&D by manufacturers, thats dedication and good business. But yes I'm silly! I did not say GR Research was a typical DIY er.
(hybrid commercial/DIY speakers)
in that he offers complete kits and speaker parts to the DIYers and a whole lot of knowledge about speaker and x-over design. And yes, that is what Danny does, is offers sonic improvements to commercial company's that have dedicated R&D year after year yet cut corners for extra profits. As you probably know, the little things can make a sonic improvements. Non typical business plan. Thanks Danny!
Commercial speakers are sorta like Ping Putters, they are so great that they have made over 250 different models of
putters to prove that they are the GOAT putter maker. R&D has paid off (in marketing). And some speaker company's have so many variations, you might wonder what their basic sonic goal is , other than hitting all price points, not to say they are bad, but?
And finally, I'm sorry that you consider all DIYers speaker projects inferior to the commercial marketing speakers. Obviously you have heard most DIY speakers to make your conclusions Can you say JBL 100's with cheap exotic 2 capacitor x-over or the last of the once great company Thiel. Don't forget how mixed reviews B&W with all there R&D over many years, many like and many don't so they better than DIY.
My point is the whether it is a DIY'er or a commercial speaker label dosen't mean it can be better or worst, most fall in between. And nothing is better than the pride of learning, discovery, educating yourself in building your system. For many it is the "hunt" that matters.
And a blind hog can find a nut now and then.
Everybody has there happy color! Enjoy your color!
Commercial speakers are sorta like Ping Putters, they are so great that they have made over 250 different models of
putters to prove that they are the GOAT putter maker. R&D has paid off (in marketing). And some speaker company's have so many variations, you might wonder what their basic sonic goal is , other than hitting all price points, not to say they are bad, but?
And finally, I'm sorry that you consider all DIYers speaker projects inferior to the commercial marketing speakers. Obviously you have heard most DIY speakers to make your conclusions Can you say JBL 100's with cheap exotic 2 capacitor x-over or the last of the once great company Thiel. Don't forget how mixed reviews B&W with all there R&D over many years, many like and many don't so they better than DIY.
My point is the whether it is a DIY'er or a commercial speaker label dosen't mean it can be better or worst, most fall in between. And nothing is better than the pride of learning, discovery, educating yourself in building your system. For many it is the "hunt" that matters.
And a blind hog can find a nut now and then.
Everybody has there happy color! Enjoy your color!