I don't think the high price is justifiable based on the boards hardware (not at all) Especially when you consider the "hardware" of a synth.

I think the high price tag is based on (targeted market), and the obvious--consumers are "willing" to pay these prices and continue to do so. Hell why would they drop them if people are buying them at the current prices If everyone said the hell with it, and decided not to upgrade when the new models came out, we can get the prices to drop. We have the power to say we're not paying that. Of course I know we have to take into consideration arranger sales in the US vs Overseas

Take a hard look at the spec list of a Motif, Fantom, and Triton. The 61 key models sell for less than a pro arranger, but there "are" features on these boards that if the makers want--can use for high profits just as they do in the pro-arranger market.

Again think about the targeted market--If Yamaha jumped the price of a Motif ES6 up to $3,500--Holy S--t!!! I would be first in line to watch that "b--tch fest"

Some may disagree, but it's true, if we continue to pay the high price, they have no reason to drop the price. Even if the sales are lower here, it's not like they're hurting--we're just a small part of their market. They make a killing in sales overseas, low US sales don't put them in the welfare line.

Squeak

[This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 07-28-2006).]