Speakman shower heads are not extremely expensive compared to luxury brands, they cost $40 to $150, which is mid-range to premium, but they seem expensive compared to $10 budget shower heads because of quality, technology, and durability. Speakman Company, founded in 1869 in Wilmington, Delaware, now headquartered in New Castle, Delaware, makes Speakman Anystream shower heads with patented technology that justifies higher price. First, Speakman uses 50 individual high-velocity jets and Anystream plunger technology with 8 spray patterns, which is more complex than simple single-spray budget heads. Second, Speakman uses solid brass and high-quality ABS plastic with excellent chrome plating that lasts 15 to 20 years, versus cheap plastic that breaks in 1 to 2 years. Third, Speakman is designed for high-pressure feel even at WaterSense 2.0 GPM low-flow, requiring precise engineering. Fourth, Speakman has commercial-grade durability for hotels, with many hotel chains using Speakman because it withstands heavy use. Fifth, Speakman offers limited lifetime warranty for residential and 5-year commercial, with excellent customer service. Compared to $10 Glacier Bay, Speakman costs more but lasts 10 times longer and feels stronger. Compared to Hansgrohe at $300 to $600, Speakman is actually affordable. So Speakman seems expensive due to patented technology, solid materials, high-pressure engineering, commercial durability, and lifetime warranty versus cheap budget heads.
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