Beyond about 80 Hz, loudspeaker price governs aesthetics, output and distortion, not timbral accuracy.

Evidence

There are also subtle differences in directivity, which will affect the interaction with adjacent boundaries in listening rooms, and the resulting spatial perceptions. However, in terms of basic sound quality these are all good products, and the $200/pair bookshelf unit is an excellent entry point for an aspiring audiophile. — Toole, Floyd E, Sound reproduction- the acoustics and…, 1934

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