|
B&W Speakers Bowers & Wilkins Greatest |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#21
|
|||
|
|||
If you want to see what happens when you don't control your pricing and protect your dealers - check out Cary Audio.
Good gear, I own their preamp... But piss poor resale value. And I have no reason to buy them from a local dealer because of the ease of which you can call around to get the best deal.... hence, there are really no local dealers. |
#22
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
There are also a lot of people who take offense with these products being sold at BB Magnolia stores, but the way I see it this is a positive in getting the products visibility among mainstream customers. High end audio stores are a great avenue for audiophiles to purchase products, but not such a great avenue to reach a broader customer base which is important to stay in business. The ability of these companies to innovate and bring us the great products we all enjoy (at somewhat affordable prices) is predicated upon them being to sell some models at volume....the other option is for a brand to make great products but keep prices super high and unattainable to almost anyone (ie. magico, gryphon etc). Most of the (bigger) audiophile brands have been purchased by venture capital firms, and other investors over the past few years. These investors main goal is to make profits, not the hobby. To keep the stream of new gear coming will require the opening up of new markets to satisfy the investors' return on capital. Also, there is now a competitor with very deep pockets, vast R&D capabilities, large distribution network and huge opportunities for synergistic sales (Samsung) with a big presence in this space, so other brands will have to aggressively seek out new customers while trying to hold on to their own. Last edited by malba2366; 08-15-2017 at 12:33 PM. |
#23
|
|||
|
|||
Hi malba2366,
I understood the context of what you wrote, and you didn't offend me. Most people who buy our products (not including headphones and personal portables) do so because they heard them at a store. Short of that demonstration experience, there is no reason (a want if you will) to buy. Brick and mortar is an expensive proposition (product isn't free, people cost money, etc.) and retailers expect that manufacturers will help protect their investment. They are right to expect that. We've got the broadest possible distribution in North America, which makes going to a dealer as convenient as it can be. Making everything for sale online isn't going to move the needle on my business. Short of a demonstration, there isn't really anything compelling that you can tell me that would make me want to buy a $2k pair of bookshelf speakers. But what moving business online will do is send a clear signal to our dealers that we don't care about them, and that will negatively impact my business in a massive way. Best regards, Patrick Quote:
|
#24
|
|||
|
|||
Patrick said it best.
|
#25
|
|||
|
|||
I wish Doug Henderson good fortunes. Hopefully he will land a spot at a good company.
|
#26
|
||||
|
||||
Richard... Welcome to AA!
For your Support!
__________________
Ivan FLORIDA MX136, MC1.2KW(10) MC2KW(2), MCD1100, MS750(2) MVP881, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, HT-2 SUBS(2) HT3F(2) WS350(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) XCS350(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" MOTORIZED SCREEN, CINEMA-TECH SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES Reference System: ACCUPHASE A300 AMPS, C3900 PRE-AMP, DP1000 CD/SACD TRANSPORT, DC1000 DIGITAL PROCESSOR, DG-68 DIGITAL EQUALIZER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, PS1230 POWER SUPPLY, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, WW PLATINUM CABLES CAPE COD MX150, MC501(2) MC1.2KW(10) MC2301(2) MR88, MVP881, MCD1100, MDA1000, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, ESOTERIC K-01X 30th ANNIVERSARY (BLACK) SACD/CD PLAYER, G02-X CLOCK, HT3F(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(4) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) KALEIDESCAPE STRATO & TERRA SERVERS 80-TB, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" SCREEN, SONUS FABER STRADIVARI, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, FORTRESS SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES Analog Rig: CLEARAUDIO INNOVATION WOOD, UNIVERSAL ARM w/ Da VINCI' CART, 2nd UNIVERSAL ARM w/ GOLDFINGER STATEMENT CART, HRS-MXR REFERENCE RACK-GLOSS BLACK w/ M3X SHELVES, AESTHETIX RHEA SIG PHONO-PRE, BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, WW PLATINUM CABLES Reference System: BURMESTER 911MK3 AMP(3), 088 PRE-AMP, 089 CD PLAYER, 100 PHONO PRE-AMP, 948 POWER CONDITIONER, ACCUPHASE DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, AVID ACUTUS REFERENCE SP TT, GRAHAM PHANTOM II SUPREME ARM, BENZ MICRO LP-S CART, GRANDIOSO P1X/D1X STACK, G1X RUBIDIUM MASTER CLOCK, N05 NETWORK PLAYER, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, SONUS FABER AIDA SPEAKERS, JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(2) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) WW PLATINUM CABLES Library System: GRANDIOSO M1 MONOBLOCK AMPS, C1 LINESTAGE PRE-AMP, K1X CD/SACD PLAYER, G1 MASTER RUBIDIUM CLOCK, E02 PHONO-PRE, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, AERIAL ACOUSTICS 20T V2, AERIAL SW12 SUBS(2), CANTON REF K1’s, VPI HRX TT w/ SDS POWER SUPPLY, ORTOFON CADENZA BLACK CART, KLAUDIO RCM, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2, SHUNYATA OMEGA QR’s, WW PLATINUM CABLES Esoteric/Bryston System: ESOTERIC C02-X PRE-AMP, P-02X TRANSPORT, D02-X DAC, G02-X CLOCK, BRYSTON 28B3 CUBED MONOBLOCK AMPS(4), BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2(2) EVEREST 8000 POWER CONDITIONER(2) ALTAIRA CG & SG HUBS, AMR-DP777-SE DAC, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, QUADRASPIRE RACK, WW PLATINUM CABLES Accuphase/Canton System: ACCUPHASE E800 INTEGRATED, DP570 CD/SACD PLAYER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, PS530 POWER SUPPLY, CANTON REF K3’s, CANTON REF K5’s, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS MXR REFERENCE MAHOGHANY RACK w/ M3X2 SHELVES, WW GOLD CABLES |
#27
|
|||
|
|||
Thank you.
You are welcome. |
#28
|
||||
|
||||
Yep. I'll likely purchase my new speakers from my "local" dealer as I want him to stay in business and am willing to pay a bit of a penalty for him to do so. Ain't no free lunch. If want a local dealer you need to support him (or her) when you can.
__________________
Glenn... Canton Reference 9 Clearaudio SM Pro Focal Bathys JLA 10" Dominion Kuzma Stabi S w/MC & MM Magnepan 1,7i McIntosh MA8950 & MR88 Oppo 203 Roon Nucleus Rose Hifi RS150B Shunyata Gemini-4 Sony ST-A6B, TA-F6B, ST-J75 & PS-X75 Sorane SA1.2 & TA-1L Stillpoints LP1v2 WW Pt, Au & Ag |
#29
|
|||
|
|||
+1
|
|
|
Audio Aficionado Sponsors | |