Some companies base their whole shtick on this type of value proposition. I really enjoy my tekton monitors and double impacts, and I found I enjoyed them more than speakers that cost 20k. This isn't to say that everyone will enjoy the tektons more. But it definitely seems to tell me price isn't everything. Some manufacturers spend a ton on cabinet aesthetics. That can cost half or more of the cost to build the speaker!! Not saying you can't have both but those pretty museum pieces may not outperform a speaker that costs way less.
And yes, system synergy, room size, and personal preference all play a large part in this. There are so many attributes to a speakers design and how it will sound in your room to your ears. Once you find the pair of speakers that sing to your soul, stop the audiophilia obsession of always wanting more. Cable changes and front end changes are fun once you have the speakers you like. What a journey to be on and I am grateful to be able to have these conversations!