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In Reply to: RE: brain storming with Magnepan posted by wendell diller on May 29, 2009 at 13:45:11
I've been lurking on this forum for years now and I know two topics keep coming up:
1. So many people mod their maggies with higher quality caps, binding posts, wiring and inductors, would it be possible for Magnepan to introduce higher end "elite" versions of the 1.6 and 3.6 for instance, with top of the line parts for non-modders?
2. Many here have experimented with hard wood frames in lieu of MDF frames with great sonic improvement. Would Magnepan consider using hardwood frames perhaps in the "Elite" versions listed above?
Thanks for checking us out. There are lots of Magnepan devotees here.
I'm intrigued by your idea of a 'elite' version of Magnepans. However, this kind of product differentiation can be confusing to the general public. Then you get into the 'dealer now has to stock two products' problem.
Personally, I'll bet most dealers would only want the elite versions.
And I know I certainly want a pair!
Product differentiation and dual-stocking are certainly issues that militate against an "elite" version, but there's also what may be a far more compelling issue alluded to in Wendell's post--namely the impact an economic recession has on potential customers and therefore on manufacturers. Just maintaining sales with Magnepan's standard products may well be daunting enough in today's market without committing to an "SE" or "elite" line. Having seen what a much earlier recession did to the audio market (and my income) that time around, I doubt that even if the spirit at White Bear Lake were willing there'd be the means in terms of cost/benefit projections to tool up for such an effort. Something we audio junkies who occasionally are oblivious to everything else should keep in mind.
Jim
http://www.geocities.com/jimtranr
Recession or no, I still think Magnepan would do well to make a better product and charge more. Not worlds better, and not a ton more, but the old line is well...OLD. There's a reason people come out with 'New and Improved Dishwashing Soap'. Products have a life cycle.
And I'm seriously wondering if Magnepan sales have not SERIOUSLY dropped off this year. They might be thinking, 'it's the economy'. Well, yes, obviously. But I'll tell you this...I would like to buy a pair of Magnepans, but I absolutely will NOT do it until I find out about pricing and product details on the new little speaker.
It wouldn't be the first time buzz on a new, unreleased product has cut into existing product. IMHO they better not waste any time getting that little speaker to market.
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