Sorry if I struck a nerve on taxation....It's not my intention to start an argument. It's just been my experience with European customers that end up paying nearly double or more after all taxes, levies, etc.
Your local distributor sets the prices, and some distributors are a division of Harman, some are not. Here is a link to all International distributors. You could contact yours and voice your dismay:
http://www.jblpro.com/pages/contacts/intleuro.htm
Back on topic. Just like anything else, it takes an educated eye to know what is genuine and what is not...."Pssst....Hey, buddy....wanna buy a Rolex for cheap?"