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DIY Exotic Drivers Standmount Loudspeakers Here I have a pair of very heavy, and special DIY speakers in as new condition. Drivers are near new SEAS Crescendo tweeters, and Audio Technology 18H521706SD bass drivers. Price the drivers alone, and they add up to more than my asking price. Cabinets are professionally made by John at Aranmar Acoustics, and are lead lined. The best bass you will hear from a 6.5 inch driver. These sound like floorstanders. Exceptional imaging, and detail. Crossovers with good quality components. Colour is much darker, and not as red as shown in most photos. They come
# DIY Exotic Drivers Standmount Loudspeakers – Buyer Note
Is AUD 2,200 a realistic ask for a hand-built, driver-focused speaker project? The ground truth from recent comparable listings tells a clear story: median asking price sits at AUD 244, with the 75th percentile at AUD 840. This listing at AUD 2,200 is roughly 2.6 times the typical high end, which immediately signals either exceptional rarity, pristine provenance, or a seller pricing optimistically. Without clarity on the specific driver complement, crossover design, or build quality documentation, the gap between this ask and established market comps is too wide to dismiss as simply premium positioning. A buyer would need compelling evidence—rare drivers, demonstrable sonic reputation, or original-builder credentials—to justify this premium.
That said, DIY standmounts built with genuine exotic drivers can punch above their weight sonically, and hand-crafted speakers often develop devoted followings. If the seller can document the driver selection (boutique tweeters, custom woofers), provide listening impressions or measurements, and confirm the build is clean and stable, there's a real product here. The key question isn't whether the speakers are good; it's whether this particular pair warrants a three-fold markup over the typical used market. Request detailed specs, photos of the internals, and honest information on how they've been used. A fair negotiation in the AUD 800–1,200 range might unlock genuine value.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
SEAS (Scandinavian Electro Acoustic Systems) is a Norwegian manufacturer with deep roots in European audio engineering. Founded in 1950 as a spin-off from the radio manufacturers Radionette and Tandberg, the company emerged from Jan Wessel's vision to produce loudspeaker drivers for his own radio sets. Designer C.C. Nørgaard Madsen joined as co-founder, bringing expertise that would establish SEAS as a leader in driver innovation. The company's heritage traces back further to the late 1920s, when Norwegian engineers at the Institute of Technology designed the first Norwegian electrodynamic loudspeaker drivers—a lineage SEAS has maintained for over seven decades.
SEAS specializes exclusively in loudspeaker drivers and finished loudspeakers, positioning itself as a pure-play audio component manufacturer rather than a diversified electronics brand. The company produces high-fidelity drivers across multiple ranges, including their Prestige, Excel, and Exotic product lines. Known for tailoring solutions to specific customer demands, SEAS has evolved from supplying standard drivers for consumer radio and television sets to crafting sophisticated components for the contemporary hi-fi market. The company has also expanded into the AV segment since 2011, establishing itself as an independent supplier of quality loudspeakers.
SEAS occupies a respected position in the mid-to-high-end audio market, valued for its exceptional quality-to-price ratio and engineering excellence. Based south of Oslo, the company maintains manufacturing capabilities and rigorous testing facilities, including an anechoic chamber. Among discerning hi-fi enthusiasts and professional integrators, SEAS commands recognition as a serious European driver manufacturer—neither mass-market nor ultra-premium, but rather a specialist brand where engineering integrity and acoustic performance drive product development.
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