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How You Can Thrive in the High-Performance Stereo Music System Segment

September 7, 2022 by Ted Leave a Comment

a high-performance stereo music system

A Guest Post by Keith Dowd, Vivid Audio

Is it possible for a speaker company that doesn’t sell architectural speakers, or home cinema speakers, or soundbars, or outdoor landscape speakers – to grow and thrive in today’s market? I would argue that YES, it is very possible. And it is equally possible for dealers to thrive in the segment as well, if they are willing to take just a few simple steps. I make that argument based on my direct experience in the high-performance stereo music system segment in my role as U.S. Brand Director for Vivid Audio.

You might ask…how is this possible? Read on to find out…

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Filed Under: Dealers, Integrators, Manufacturers, Retailers, Strategy Tagged With: high-end, high-performance, stereo

Harman’s Mark Levinson Brand Launches Lower Cost 5000 Series; Seeks Expansion into Broader Market

October 21, 2020 by Ted 14 Comments

Lifestyle photo showing LPs and  turntable in a home

Last week, in dramatic fashion, Harman (part of Samsung) brand Mark Levinson announced the launch of an entirely new 5000 series family of products, whose lower price tag is designed to appeal to an expanded share of the market of audio enthusiasts. In a combination of well-produced video segments, coupled with live presentations to the industry media, Harman executives laid out their vision for the brand and presented the details of the engineering and craftsmanship behind their new line of electronics and sources that included a preamp, power amp, turntable and streaming SACD player

Learn more about the new Mark Levinson 5000 Series…

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Filed Under: Manufacturers, News, Products, Strategy, Technology Tagged With: 5000 Series, Harman, High resolution audio, high-end, Mark Levinson

COVID-19 Claims Another Victim – The 2021 Florida Audio Expo

August 6, 2020 by Ted Leave a Comment

The Florida Audio Expo announced this week that they are cancelling their February 2021 high-end audio exposition due to “the extraordinary times and continued uncertainty.” Although their announcement does not explicitly name COVID-19 or SARS-CoV2, comments by show founders make it clear, noting that they “put our customers well being first.”

See more on the cancellation of the Florida Audio Expo…

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Filed Under: News, Shows & Events Tagged With: audio, Florida Audio Expo, high-end

Swan Song for Thiel: Total Liquidation Has Begun

May 29, 2019 by Ted 2 Comments

Thiel TM3 in the auction

The long sad saga of Thiel is just about over for good. Having entered bankruptcy in October 2018, an auction house has finally been selected and started the process of liquidating all that remains of the former Nashville, Tenn-based Thiel…including Thiel Loudspeakers, Aurora by Thiel wireless music systems, and detritus from the Aurora Studio live streaming music studio.

Hot deal – cold brand: The Thiel liquidation…

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Filed Under: Brands, Financial, Manufacturers, News, Products, Shows & Events Tagged With: bankruptcy, high-end, Jim Thiel, Kathy Gornik, liquidation, Thiel, Thiel Audio, Tom Thiel

With A Sharper Focus on Krell, a Blurry Picture Emerges

March 15, 2018 by Ted 5 Comments

Krell logoWe reported last week that Krell Industries owner Rondi D’Agostino vehemently denied reports we had received from various sources that the company was in bankruptcy or considering bankruptcy. D’Agostino said that things may not be perfect, but it’s business as usual at Krell. Even better, she told us, the company is close to finally launching a new model. Sounds good…right?

Since our report was published, the trickle of sources approaching us about Krell…became a torrent. In messages public (in the Comments section below our original article) and private, we heard from more sources, many directly connected with Krell, who told a much different story.

See a more detailed picture of Krell’s situation… [Read more…] about With A Sharper Focus on Krell, a Blurry Picture Emerges

Filed Under: Financial, Manufacturers, News Tagged With: high-end, Krell, Krell Industries, Rondi D'Agostino

Horns Now Available from Chane Music and Cinema

July 14, 2016 by Ted Leave a Comment

Photo of Universum modelA dramatic new high-end line of loudspeakers, Horns by Auto-Tech, is now available from Chane Music and Cinema, the newly appointed North American distributor/retailer for the brand. The brand offers five different systems, each of which features the use of “well-tried” horn technology. Paul Klipsch would be proud!

See more on Horns by Auto-Tech… [Read more…] about Horns Now Available from Chane Music and Cinema

Filed Under: Brands, Distributors, Retailers, Tech Trends Tagged With: Chane Music and Cinema, high-end, Horns by Auto-Tech, speakers

Waterfall Audio Selects Grace Motif as U.S. Distributor

April 12, 2012 by Ted Leave a Comment

Waterfall Audio Theater<April 11, 2012> Waterfall Audio, a luxury loudspeaker manufacturer based on the French Riviera, announced today that it has selected Grace Motif of Scottsdale, AZ as its exclusive U.S. distributor. Consistent with Grace Motif’s other lines of high-end, high-design products, Waterfall Audio speakers feature a unique cabinet hand-constructed out of safety glass for a striking appearance. [Read more…] about Waterfall Audio Selects Grace Motif as U.S. Distributor

Filed Under: Distributors, News, Specialty Tagged With: Grace Motif, high-end, import, John Caldwell, loudspeakers, Waterfall Audio

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