Schizoid Man wrote:
"Joseph Oberlander" wrote in message
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One other choice I forgot to mention.

Ellis Audio. Best under $2000 speakers made.


Isn't that a bit of a sweeping statement? What about B&W, Dynaudio,
Triangle, Bose?...

Triangle and B&W - cost more than $1300 to get comparable sound.

Bose? Don't make me laugh.

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22 ratings on audioreview.com 5/5 overall score(perfect).


I wonder how many of those 22 actually have heard (let alone own) a pair.

All of them. They are made by one audio engineer who has a lot of
time and loves his hobby - who get this - wants to make no profit
on selling them. He's doing it for the love of the audio, hence
the low price.

No CEO. No shareholders. No huge building. No huge overhead or
shipping. Just a guy making great speakers at his cost.

People who have listened to them compare them to the Shamrock Audio
speakers. Shamrock audio, though, charges well over a thousand more
for nearly identical sound and components - because they are trying to
run a full-fledged business.

The components cost him $600 - roughly the price of the kit. Given a
typical speaker maker's markup to remain profitable, that means a
minimum of 300% over cost. $1800 right there before you make the
cabinet. The box/cabinet he makes is as good as any custom cabinetmaker
you'll find - well worth the extra money, IMO.

That's how it is better than the B&W and simmilar $1300 speakers - the
components alone cost close to $900 in raw materials. No speaker
manufacturer can stay in business with a 70% markup over their
cost as a final price after distribution. They don't even try.