I have been looking for new speakers for ages. It seems to me that all reviews start with comments like 'at this price point' or 'for under £x these must be heard'.
When I was just getting into hifi, Wharfedale were pushing out the early Diamond models and everybody agreed that, for the price, they were jolly good. Now, we have companies like Q Acoustics that have award winners all over their range. Yet, they are still considered a good choice for the budget conscious hifi beginner. Do people ever connect these speakers up to top end electronics and suddenly realise that they are hearing something special?
Basically, are price points relevant with modern speakers? How much do you spend on a hand crafted wooden box? How much SQ do you get for £500 compared to, say, £1500?