Many here on this forum are also members of other forums and/or use other channels of communication to spread the good vibe whenever possible and appropriate. I felt the desire to do just this earlier today in reply to a post on the infamous audiogon forum. The topic is What makes an expensive speaker expensive . I'd like to share my reply here on this forum.

timlub is correct in that it certainly is possible (paraphrasing) to achieve remarkable value at a $5K price point. This is why Golden Ear Technologies is so successful. It is absolutely true that they have somehow bridged the gap between very high end and pricey speakers with just as good sound - if not better - sound and affordability. Besides the fact that I own the Triton One's so am naturally biased, I have listened to a handful (admittedly only around 10 or so) of other manufacturers that cost WAY more and in my opinion would be more than hard pressed to justify the cost. Case in point, Alta Statement Towers. They retail at $200,000 a pair. In my view the only thing about them that made them superior to my Tritons was the incredible cabinetry material (yes that does improve sound of course). But a $195,000 more? I don't think so. There has to be a realistic trade off. Kind of like diminishing returns. Listen to and/or GET the Golden Ear Triton One's and you'll hear what I mean. Your wallet will thank you.