The Economy.. will hi end audio mfgs lower prices?

I agree that expensive items may not be price sensitive, they will be in quantity. I am sure fewer units will be solved, equally a problem for manufacturers.

Demand should be dropping, ie. prices should follow. I can't imagine anyone wanting to pay retail in this economic climate. I look at present retail prices as set for a bubble market, retail should absolutely be reset for a depreciated market, they are behind the curve. I would look at present and past retail prices before making any purchasing decisions.

I can understand exclusivity with some of these upmarket products, does that insulate them from market realities, it absolutely shouldn't. But who am I to know, enough may be willing to pay bubble prices in a deflated market, prices may remain high.

03-12-09: Clio09
Doesn't he own a baseball team too?

You may be thinking about the similarly-named Jeffery Loria who owns the Marlins and who used to own the Expos.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Loria

To get the best prices you have to go to the HIFI SHOWS and buy DEMO gear.....or buy used gear!

Correct, Loria the NY art dealer. Thanks for clarifying.