Can speaker companies compete with DIY?

[Ajani]

Those sure are some purdy speakers but...

Most people do not have the space or proper tools to put something like that together.

And if I put the same hourly rate of my day job, on a DIY job like that, it would probably cost me more.

Good points and exactly my thoughts on DIY projects... I've considered DIY projects in the past, but have dismissed them partially because I have none of the required tools (so purchasing them would jack up the costs of the build) + I have to factor in the cost of my own time... Being a complete DIY novice, I would need to devote far more time than an experienced builder... Also, I'd want to start on a few really cheap projects as learning experiences... So those initial projects would be an additional cost to absorb... So by the time I add up equipment, labour and R&D/training I'm equal to or in excess of the cost to just buy a completed product...

If I was someone who enjoys building things, then I could exclude my own labour from the cost as might find the build to be relaxing... Also, I'd probably already have the required tools...

DIY is its own hobby...

[markw]

After all, seeds are cheap and the cost of chicks and various other meats "on the hoof" is cheaper than the same meat in pre-wrapped plastic packages.

[Ajani]

after all, seeds are cheap and the cost of chicks and various other meats "on the hoof" is cheaper than the same meat in pre-wrapped plastic packages.

lol....