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In the Thread: RMAF 2008 observations, opinions 1) ceramic drivers

Post Subject: Price equals sound qualityPosted by serenechaos on: 10/16/2008

Romy,

I think I didn't explain myself very well.
I was agreeing with you, and still do.
I posted the Chris Widmer link to show that the same fanaticism is going on, but even more so, from the thread two years ago which you posted the link to.
Also, that the price are right there in black and white, from only two years ago, with the crazy explanations I heard, and Chris was repeating on that link.

Value?
The first thought I had when I heard the pricing (the cabinet is an additional $20,000, is plywood, but finished in special lacquer), was that for that much money, one could easily build a set of five-way front loaded horns, which would Sound much better, have better dynamics, range, not break down, be able to play the whole symphony, etc...
The second thought was how they sounded just about the same as the 4" Jordan's down the hall, and the drivers cost ~$400...

Lamm ML3?
When in the Audio Federation room, I actually heard some guy saying "Those new ML3s cost $xxx,xxx (I forgot the amount), so they must be the best!" The other guy agreed, "Yeah, they're the most expensive amps in the show, so they must be the best!"
I'm turning around to tell them what stupid logic that is, how cost has nothing to do with sound quality, and my wife's telling me to shut up... (For I lost count of how many times).
Those are quotes, too, I'm not exaggerating, I still can't get over it that some people can actually think that way...

Permendur costs
If you know a source of inexpensive permendur, I'd sure like to know about it.
I'll build some drivers, but they won't be full range...
Robert

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