The other day I had some free time, and I like to search the internet for things that interest me, and art is one of them. I have some older speakers that might need replacing, and I decided to look for some with an attractive design or perhaps a vintage style.
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I saw some Nautilus-shaped speakers that really catch my eye, and I thought maybe they could provide a contrast with my decor. Something that breaks the pattern and makes you notice them when you enter a room. Plus, the review said they were great speakers, so maybe they were worth a closer look.
I went to one of the few stores that sell them, and this is what I found: https://arsantiquaudio.com/producto/bw-nautilus/
It's in Spanish, but nowadays, with translators, anyone can read it.
Yes, they are indeed attractive and high-quality speakers, but they cost 100,000 euros—yes, you read that right, 100,000 euros.
Maybe I'm crazy and don't understand, but to me, this is a niche market where we charge the rich outrageously just to make them feel special.
