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Drivers are the LEAST part of a typical speaker's cost

Think R&D, crossover design (and parts), subsequent testing and tweaking, cabinet materials, woodworking and assembly, and of course business overhead expenses -- facilities rent (or cost), labor, taxes, bills, insurance, etc. Then think distributor and dealer markups, shipping costs. etc.

DIY is only a good option for those willing to invest in proper test gear and designware and to ride a LONG learning curve. (After 30+ years at it, I'm still learning).

I figure the Eminence drivers you link to are a closeout, and Dolby Labs probably did take a loss on them. It happens often enough -- some OEM engineer designs a product, orders custom-spec drivers, and then some bean counter in corporate puts the kibosh on the project. The drivers wind up getting closed out through Madisound or Parts Express, and we hobbyists reap the benefit.

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