2009: Your AUDIO Investment!

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Originally Posted by John72953

Obviously you are both passionate about audio and have the means to delve into equipment others only dream about. I can probably also accurately surmize that you both are very knowledgeable on the subject. I never even heard (auditioned) a speaker in the price range you guys own or are about to own, but I have to question whether or not you both have surpassed the point of diminishing returns from an auditory perspective. This is not a post to slight anyone, please let that be clear, but I have a difficult time in accepting that the cost justifies the end result.

John

My experience with very expensive speakers is somewhat limited (although I guess that depends on one's definition of "very expensive"...), and the law of diminishing returns is very real. However, my experience with my ~$9K MartinLogan Spires has shown me that this law kicks in at a higher level than most would expect (at least for speakers).

I think a lot of the law might be dependant on system context. For example, if I hooked up my Spires to my wife's $250 mini system (oh, the shame of it!) I very much doubt one would hear a huge improvement over the crappy speakers it comes with (though I've never tried). But in my main system, the difference between my very good Spendor SP1/2Es and the Spire is huge.