It looks B&W has introduced new high-end tweeters in its 800-series which use single-crystal diamond film grown using Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD).
They're not cheap, with the entry-level 802D being $12k/pair:
http://www.ultraaudio.com/equipment/bw_802d.htm
The high-end 800D is even more expensive at $20k-$35k/pair:
http://www.hometheaterstore.com/Prod...oductCode=800D
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/superio...ilkins800d.htm
A fairly cool premium for a product that using a material (CVD diamond film) that costs only $5/carat to make. Sure beats the recapping business!
They're not cheap, with the entry-level 802D being $12k/pair:
http://www.ultraaudio.com/equipment/bw_802d.htm
The high-end 800D is even more expensive at $20k-$35k/pair:
http://www.hometheaterstore.com/Prod...oductCode=800D
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/superio...ilkins800d.htm
A fairly cool premium for a product that using a material (CVD diamond film) that costs only $5/carat to make. Sure beats the recapping business!