Looks like mtx has a new marketing strategy..
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Well it's obvious that it couldn't possibly sound anywhere near the W7, it's not like MTX has the engineering talent to design it or the facilities to manufacture it! 
Why is it so hard for people to wait till they hear it before making assumptions. The only place anybody has really heard it has been in a demo car tuned for booming.
Tyler you said it best with some paraphrasing. People need to stop bashing the 9500 because of its manufacturer, whatever it may be, and actually go listen to one, and realize why it compares to what it does.
Why is it so hard for people to wait till they hear it before making assumptions. The only place anybody has really heard it has been in a demo car tuned for booming.Tyler you said it best with some paraphrasing. People need to stop bashing the 9500 because of its manufacturer, whatever it may be, and actually go listen to one, and realize why it compares to what it does.
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Originally posted by Westec:
For years and years, Kenwood, Pioneer etc. have been using the lighting strike theory of amplifier rating. Spike the amp will a huge spike the voltage and measure the output for a split second. RF and US manufacturers are just trying to level the field...in retail you always get that goof who says his 1000 watt MEI, is better than the RF or whatever. The truth is listen to it...
For years and years, Kenwood, Pioneer etc. have been using the lighting strike theory of amplifier rating. Spike the amp will a huge spike the voltage and measure the output for a split second. RF and US manufacturers are just trying to level the field...in retail you always get that goof who says his 1000 watt MEI, is better than the RF or whatever. The truth is listen to it...
Definitely no lightning strike theory, there ...
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Originally posted by Wade:
It kinda reminds me of the old streetwires vs. PG wiring ads, or the what sucks? from SS [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]
It kinda reminds me of the old streetwires vs. PG wiring ads, or the what sucks? from SS [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]
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When A customer goes into a store, unless educated it is very difficult for him to subjectivly shop for products. Rockford has had a reputation for building excellent quality products for years. The name brand is powerfull. When a customer looks at a number rated on the amplifiers that 900watts, when it is actually 300 watts it is not helping him properly make his decision. Nothing wrong with rating the amp at 300 watts.
I guess the point is that this theory of marketing is not helping us make proper decisions when buying our car audio stuff, and Name brand gets into play way too much.
When the 9500 comes out make your own opinions. Dont say the JL will easily be a better sounding sub when knowone has even heard the 9500 to even make an opinion.
I just see those adds as a side by side comparison of value.
I guess the point is that this theory of marketing is not helping us make proper decisions when buying our car audio stuff, and Name brand gets into play way too much.
When the 9500 comes out make your own opinions. Dont say the JL will easily be a better sounding sub when knowone has even heard the 9500 to even make an opinion.
I just see those adds as a side by side comparison of value.
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Originally posted by tweek:
I think it is a refreshing change for a company to have the ***** to compare their products objectively against another's
Then again I run MTX amps. You may now bash me.
I think it is a refreshing change for a company to have the ***** to compare their products objectively against another's
Then again I run MTX amps. You may now bash me.
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Originally posted by tweek:
I think it is a refreshing change for a company to have the ***** to compare their products objectively against another's
I think it is a refreshing change for a company to have the ***** to compare their products objectively against another's
To make a long story short, comparisons are fanastic and very useful to everyone if you do one in a truthful way comparing every spec and feature. If you choose to do it any other way then you are intentionally misleading customers and most likely trying to cover up short comings.
Just my $0.02
[ August 04, 2003, 10:41 PM: Message edited by: dcmbeasst ]
