Lack of hi-end speaker measurements

[Eetu]

Out of curiosity, what would you like to see in a $50k speaker designed objectively that isn’t available in $10k designs from Harman, Genelec, etc.?

I would like to see something like a Dutch&Dutch 8C (active/dsp/cardioid bass..) but a tower with nice wood finishes. Also more concentric/coax high end speaker options.

 

[beeface]

The hypothetical perfect >$50k speaker is an interesting topic in itself. Now that you mention it, I'd like to see something similar - an absolute end-game speaker that doesn't require separates.

An 8C or Kii 3 type approach to a nice looking floorstander that is no-fuss enough that you just put it in your living room, set it up and then forget about it.
Built-in subs.
Purifi or Hypex amps.
DSP and included mic for tuneable EQ and room correction.
Roon, Spotify, etc. support built in.
Even include HDMI eARC/CEC so you can just plug your TV into it and not mess around with another remote when you just want to watch TV.
At $50k I'm sure people might be worried about points of failure or obsolesce, so it should be easily serviceable with modular amp plates, replaceable input boards and upgradable firmware.

 

[phoenixdogfan]

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Didn't used to. Used to just answer customer queries by responding HP was "sufficient." EU reporting requirements, maybe.

 

[phoenixdogfan]

The hypothetical perfect >$50k speaker is an interesting topic in itself. Now that you mention it, I'd like to see something similar - an absolute end-game speaker that doesn't require separates.

An 8C or Kii 3 type approach to a nice looking floorstander that is no-fuss enough that you just put it in your living room, set it up and then forget about it.
Built-in subs.
Purifi or Hypex amps.
DSP and included mic for tuneable EQ and room correction.
Roon, Spotify, etc. support built in.
Even include HDMI eARC/CEC so you can just plug your TV into it and not mess around with another remote when you just want to watch TV.
At $50k I'm sure people might be worried about points of failure or obsolesce, so it should be easily serviceable with modular amp plates, replaceable input boards and upgradable firmware.

Kii with BXT come fairly close, but don't quite cost $50k. Their Hypex electronics should be serviceable in the field, though not necessarily by the customer.

 

[dshreter]

The hypothetical perfect >$50k speaker is an interesting topic in itself. Now that you mention it, I'd like to see something similar - an absolute end-game speaker that doesn't require separates.

An 8C or Kii 3 type approach to a nice looking floorstander that is no-fuss enough that you just put it in your living room, set it up and then forget about it.
Built-in subs.
Purifi or Hypex amps.
DSP and included mic for tuneable EQ and room correction.
Roon, Spotify, etc. support built in.
Even include HDMI eARC/CEC so you can just plug your TV into it and not mess around with another remote when you just want to watch TV.
At $50k I'm sure people might be worried about points of failure or obsolesce, so it should be easily serviceable with modular amp plates, replaceable input boards and upgradable firmware.

Yep, the home audio industry is to me badly lacking in a few areas:

• Powered speakers
• Electronics designed for use with powered speakers
• Electronics designed for digital to digital connection and control

 

[MarkS]

Here are a few more:

• Main speakers designed for use with subwoofers (sealed enclosers = no resonating ports, no large phase shifts!)
• Bass management for 2.x systems
• DSP room correction for 2.x systems

 

[Frgirard]

the audio industry make what is sellable.

 

[Frgirard]

I would like to see something like a Dutch&Dutch 8C (active/dsp/cardioid bass..) but a tower with nice wood finishes. Also more concentric/coax high end speaker options.

The added value of dsp or cardioid is more limited.
The dsp is a CHEAP way to design a crossover.
The cardioide doesn't work under 100 Hz.

i would like to see the woofer without deformation and distortion, things are audible.