Larger variety of drivers in USA? seems so...
12-07-2006, 02:46 PM
#13
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Define "Independent" company.
Smaller but popular companies I can think of off the top of my head include Stereo Integrity, Soundsplinter, Sundown, Fi, Incriminator, Mach5, and Mpyre. Of course, there are a lot more and it's impossible to know it.
The reason is just like the reason for any other industry: population.
I would expect a little more expansion in Canada over the upcoming years. There may even be members on this forum considering starting a company.
Hi Mark. DevilDriver from SSA (and infinite other forums).
Smaller but popular companies I can think of off the top of my head include Stereo Integrity, Soundsplinter, Sundown, Fi, Incriminator, Mach5, and Mpyre. Of course, there are a lot more and it's impossible to know it.
The reason is just like the reason for any other industry: population.
I would expect a little more expansion in Canada over the upcoming years. There may even be members on this forum considering starting a company.
Originally Posted by mrogowski
No wonder I've had the feeling that I'm being watched... 
Best,
Mark
Best,
Mark
12-07-2006, 04:09 PM
#14
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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Hey Neil, how's it going? You sure get around don't ya?
Hi Jordy, as Loyd mentioned in SSA, we don't want to hype the heck out of it so we are reserving the info until we get a prototype that he can pound on - he has more available power than I do. The proof will be in the pudding at that point, and any changes that have to be made will be made.
It does look ok so far tho...
Best,
Mark
Hi Jordy, as Loyd mentioned in SSA, we don't want to hype the heck out of it so we are reserving the info until we get a prototype that he can pound on - he has more available power than I do. The proof will be in the pudding at that point, and any changes that have to be made will be made.
It does look ok so far tho...
Best,
Mark
12-07-2006, 07:28 PM
#15
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Originally Posted by JordyO
I've definitely been keeping an eye on Mach 5... looks like it may be promising!! 
lol yup me 2... unfortuantly i found the site after i just bought a pair of subs or else i would have bought a pair of 15's.... but my next subs will definatly be Mach 5's unless for sum reason they go downhill real bad which i highly doubt.
12-07-2006, 07:32 PM
#16
Originally Posted by mrogowski
Hey Neil, how's it going? You sure get around don't ya?
Hi Jordy, as Loyd mentioned in SSA, we don't want to hype the heck out of it so we are reserving the info until we get a prototype that he can pound on - he has more available power than I do. The proof will be in the pudding at that point, and any changes that have to be made will be made.
It does look ok so far tho...
Best,
Mark
Hi Jordy, as Loyd mentioned in SSA, we don't want to hype the heck out of it so we are reserving the info until we get a prototype that he can pound on - he has more available power than I do. The proof will be in the pudding at that point, and any changes that have to be made will be made.
It does look ok so far tho...
Best,
Mark
Or... maybe a better way to ask... have you set a price point you're trying to hit?
12-07-2006, 08:13 PM
#17
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Matt, blow them up now, then come and buy a pair of Mach 5's
Jordy, the proto has surpassed my price range already, but I'm a cheap bastard to begin with, so take it for what it is. If I can squeeze blood from a stone, I will, and the savings will be passed onward. That's the way Mach 5 operates.
All I can say at this point is the pricing that Loyd shared with me about the "competition" is quite a bit higher from our projected pricing on this unit.
Best regards,
Mark
Jordy, the proto has surpassed my price range already, but I'm a cheap bastard to begin with, so take it for what it is. If I can squeeze blood from a stone, I will, and the savings will be passed onward. That's the way Mach 5 operates.
All I can say at this point is the pricing that Loyd shared with me about the "competition" is quite a bit higher from our projected pricing on this unit.
Best regards,
Mark
12-07-2006, 08:44 PM
#18
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Originally Posted by mrogowski
Matt, blow them up now, then come and buy a pair of Mach 5's
Jordy, the proto has surpassed my price range already, but I'm a cheap bastard to begin with, so take it for what it is. If I can squeeze blood from a stone, I will, and the savings will be passed onward. That's the way Mach 5 operates.
All I can say at this point is the pricing that Loyd shared with me about the "competition" is quite a bit higher from our projected pricing on this unit.
Best regards,
Mark
Jordy, the proto has surpassed my price range already, but I'm a cheap bastard to begin with, so take it for what it is. If I can squeeze blood from a stone, I will, and the savings will be passed onward. That's the way Mach 5 operates.
All I can say at this point is the pricing that Loyd shared with me about the "competition" is quite a bit higher from our projected pricing on this unit.
Best regards,
Mark
lol yea i might have to haha..... i think id rather just sell them tho haha, need some more cash first tho... gotta pay the mechanic that fixed my car first haha
Yea im real intrested with JordyO, cant wait to hear more about this new driver
12-08-2006, 02:43 AM
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these are not even car audio companies, more like marketing and distribution companies. they dont assemble the product and rarely design it. simply buy a design or have something manufactured from available parts. i even doubt much of R&D gets put into this, look how similar most of these brands are. not to knock them or anything, some of the products are indeed very nice peices. it is interesting tho that you dont hear about them after a while, many of these brands come and go, while the product itself is all similar. all it takes for it to sell is some hype, looks and a positive comparison to some already existing product that is perceived to be good.
another problem with these brand names is that they are very easy to copy due to the fact that it is built from available parts and un original designs........in the end the best product that stays in for the long run is the one with the original design.......good example is DD who does their own R&D, build and marketing.....the product simply speaks for itself, no hype needed.
on the flip side something original is harder and more expensive to maintain.....reconing for example or amp repair. with DD that's an adventure with a price tag..........$300+ for a recone.
meanwhile with all those brands its easy and cheap......it doesnt matter if you have a Shocker Extreme sub from 4 years ago, you can get it reconed with FI Audio (less than a year old company) soft parts.......after all parts for both brands came from the same parts builder.......as it does for the other 10 brands...........means cheaper and quicker........your 4 year old Shocker Extreme recone from FI Audio..........$70 bux.
someone on here will probably try to tell me different but all i tell you before u even start is that i dont care what u read on some forum about some 'next best thing' sub or amp, go back to readin that forum. i've met and spoken with people in person who create, 'design', and sell parts and products as well as people who use them
'gday
another problem with these brand names is that they are very easy to copy due to the fact that it is built from available parts and un original designs........in the end the best product that stays in for the long run is the one with the original design.......good example is DD who does their own R&D, build and marketing.....the product simply speaks for itself, no hype needed.
on the flip side something original is harder and more expensive to maintain.....reconing for example or amp repair. with DD that's an adventure with a price tag..........$300+ for a recone.
meanwhile with all those brands its easy and cheap......it doesnt matter if you have a Shocker Extreme sub from 4 years ago, you can get it reconed with FI Audio (less than a year old company) soft parts.......after all parts for both brands came from the same parts builder.......as it does for the other 10 brands...........means cheaper and quicker........your 4 year old Shocker Extreme recone from FI Audio..........$70 bux.
someone on here will probably try to tell me different but all i tell you before u even start is that i dont care what u read on some forum about some 'next best thing' sub or amp, go back to readin that forum. i've met and spoken with people in person who create, 'design', and sell parts and products as well as people who use them
'gday
Last edited by Prolifik; 12-08-2006 at 02:48 AM.
