@mylogic I hear different claims regarding profit margins. For example, the profit margin on phono cartridges is very low versus headphones which is very high. Where getting ten percent off might be standard, it might be impossible when buying a phono cartridge. I'm pretty much at the dealers mercy on certain items but if I think I'm being treated unfairly, I just go to a different dealer.
What’s the Sweet Spot price point wise in your audio journey?
I ask the question because there are so much gear at vastly different price points. My sweet spot is the 15-30k range. That’s where my speakers, amp, and Dac for the most part sets. There are good things below the prices but there is synergy and price/performance when purchasing audio. For some folks it’s the 5-15 range. It just depends on what you budget is you can fund great stuff all over Audio. Thoughts! No negativity. Just real answers.
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@goofyfoot “Profit margins” l think it’s a bit hit and miss with cartridges particularly at the lower end of the market, but it certainly is not for speaker cables and interconnects where the mark ups are 50% or more. Insider information (which may or may not be reliable) suggests hardware like speakers and amplifiers are higher than that. Hi-fi is similar to the margins made on furniture. Furnishings can reach a staggering 75 - 100% mark up before discounts are offered. ”Profit” is not a dirty word, but “sky high mark ups” (margin) are dirty words. |
@everyone. Didn’t ask anyone to judge what , how or why any person decides to spend their money. I just asked what was your sweet spot in your journey. I didn’t’ ask you or anyone to critique why someone or why someone spent their money a particular way. It’s personal to you. Happy listening everyone |
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