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Old 11-17-2011, 02:34 PM
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Dan, don't go there. Almost all of our systems would fail a rationality test.
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No offense, but am I the only one who thinks $195,000.00 for a painted cast resin box with some high quality drivers and crossover is crazy?
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I agree, my definition of crazy for a pair of speakers starts at a lot less than six figures let alone $200k.

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Some people just have money to burn... Hey, at least they are buying American!
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No offense, but am I the only one who thinks $195,000.00 for a painted cast resin box with some high quality drivers and crossover is crazy?
And a Ferrari is just some sheet metal and a motor...a Dali is just some paint & a canvas...it's ALL crazy...we're all crazy, and I love it.

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No offense, but am I the only one who thinks $195,000.00 for a painted cast resin box with some high quality drivers and crossover is crazy?
Finally !!! Thank you Dan the Man, 195,000.00 IS getting up there
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Yes. Yes they do.
I am one of the guilty ones - Well, disclaimer here: Pricy as according to my wallet size of course!

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No offense, but am I the only one who thinks $195,000.00 for a painted cast resin box with some high quality drivers and crossover is crazy?
My lips are sealed. I've said too much as it is in the past few days!
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And a Ferrari is just some sheet metal and a motor...a Dali is just some paint & a canvas...it's ALL crazy...we're all crazy, and I love it.

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Hey Dave -- I'm no longer interested.

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