I don't think it is any secret that prices are headed upward. Specifically, Cardas is having a good 20% price hike across their entire product lineup starting June 15th. If you want something, now is the time.
The items I carry that are most affected are those that come from overseas. The weakened dollar has changed the equation for Hypex & DACT parts drastically. The items I get made for me in China have had some price increase (13% due to currency, another 10% for commodity prices & fuel surcharges) but nothing drastic. I expect to hold pricing fairly steady on subwoofers and loudspeakers. The exception is the Kepler, which uses a Peerless HDS tweeter that has went up by a good 35-40%. Once my current inventory is dry, expect to see a $30 increase per speaker to reflect the new prices.
Overall, our vacation from inflation is over. Nobody is exempt from this but I'm in a good position since the changes are not rippling through a supply chain. I'll adjust prices as my cost changes, so as to avoid large and sudden price changes.
Best,
Kevin Haskins
