RE: Questioning interest in MoFi speakers

Posted by Larry I (A) on November 6, 2024 at 06:00:38

In Reply to: Questioning interest in MoFi speakers posted by M3 lover on November 5, 2024 at 12:56:46:

I would not worry that much about discounting as indicating anything about the quality/value of the speaker. Mo-Fi might have initially priced the speaker to recoup substantial development cost (these speakers are wholly new designs--new drivers, cabinets, unique baffle, and crossover. After designing the SP10, the other models are mere variants that did not cost nearly as much to develop. Andrew Jones has said that the SP8 is just a slightly smaller cone without any other major changes to the design.

After the initial buzz and rush to buy a new product fades, a discount may be warranted to keep sales up to production capability even if the product is good. All audiophile products are selling into a limited market where demand can be saturated quickly which means discounting to maintain volume.

I have heard the SP10 and SP8 and I think they are decent speakers. They are a bit on the leaner and "dry" side for my taste (i.e., they sound like many modern speakers), but, they are quite dynamic and fun to listen to and will play with somewhat lower powered amplifiers. The price was, to me, quite reasonable even before any discounting.

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Topic - Questioning interest in MoFi speakers - M3 lover 12:56:46 11/05/24 (12)

RE: Questioning interest in MoFi speakers - Larry I 06:00:38 11/06/24 (0)

A few diffs between the standmounts and the floorstander - peppy m. 02:42:08 11/06/24 (0)

RE: Questioning interest in MoFi speakers - hahax@verizon.net 18:58:57 11/05/24 (4)

Agree that he knows what to expect from.his speakers. - Wojciech 20:29:41 11/05/24 (3)

RE: Agree that he knows what to expect from.his speakers. - hahax@verizon.net 20:39:21 11/06/24 (2)

Maybe I am but from the times I could hear things there were few speakers I abhorred more than Andrew Jones cr - Wojciech 20:56:12 11/06/24 (1)

Actually, on a second thought , now when I'm half deaf I might enjoy Andrew Jones speakers - Wojciech 21:13:31 11/06/24 (0)

RE: Questioning interest in MoFi speakers - G Squared 16:51:55 11/05/24 (4)

RE: Questioning speaker model interest - M3 lover 09:31:23 11/06/24 (3)

RE: Questioning speaker model interest - Doublej 15:35:16 11/06/24 (0)

RE: Questioning speaker model interest - G Squared 14:57:25 11/06/24 (0)

If I had to choose unheard, I'd go with the Philharmonic BMR Tower - John Marks 13:07:08 11/06/24 (0)

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