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In Reply to: RE: REVIEW: Merlin Music Inc. VSM-Master Speakers posted by abrown50 on June 18, 2012 at 21:47:23
>> It's unfair to expect a talented designer not to explore
>> ways of improving their product.Does the creative process
>> stop for the sake of not making too many versions. Should
>> improvement in parts and materials be ignored?
The point made by others in this thread (and often seen previously) concerns the frequency of the changes. There is a broad continuum that ranges from a product that is never changed from its first day off the production line to one that is in the improvement-of-the-month club.
It is in the eye of the beholder as to when a manufacturer crosses the invisible line that too many changes are being made too often. One person might simply view the constant changes (and the upgrades available to existing owners) as a marketing ploy to keep the sales pipeline busy. Up-selling to an existing client ("You want fries with that?") can be easier than trying to get a new customer in the door.
Another client might take your view, that it is OK to change a model the minute a new part becomes available or a design change becomes feasible. The danger here is that some people get hooked on "change" itself, whether or not it actually represents an improvement.
In summary, when a manufacturer acquires a reputation for frequent changes, no one should be surprised that it becomes a polarizing issue. Some will gladly hop on the train and look forward to each change while others will view the situation with a more cynical eye. There is no way to "fix" that problem so that all are happy. Hopefully the manufacturer has enough customers who agree with his philosophy that his company remains successful. There will never be an issue concerning the availability of other makes for those who view the situation with a more jaundiced eye.
Follow Ups:
Allow me to step in here: Upgrading may indeed go forward, or it might just be a sidemove - but i beg to ask: Who can tell?
As a violinist I play one of those great fiddles you have heard about:
Not one month goes past, when this fantastic tool does not need readjusting, be it simply me, or the violin maker, new strings, you name it!
Seems pretty normal to me, that you move around this 300year old instrument with all your might. You could even see it more controversely: You play a Stradivari, it costs several millions, and it does not sound - what do you do? you bring it to the violin maker, and ask him to change "something".
And here comes the ART of updating: The violin maker is not to change any of the essential qualities of the instrument, in the worst case he'd have a court case looming, but it has to sound better.
And now back to Master Merlin: I am biased, having owned Tsm and Vsm and now a Master TSM: I believe Bobby has managed this small balance of upgrading whilst preserving the quality.
I on my part endorse this path (have done so by buying it, and do so again by writing here) - it stands for itself, but (@GEO) please feel free to go on, about what actually?
to date, there have been 6 model changes but that was over a 19 year period. this means one every 3 years on average. in a world where cars and computers change every year and not necessarily for the better, i feel comfortable with my efforts and the timing of these related upgrades.
obviously some agree and some do not...
bobby at merlin.
I think I wrote a fairly neutral comment, and certainly didn't assign Merlin to the far end of the spectrum noted. Certainly it was not my intention to take sides, but only point out a perspective that seemed to be missing from the discussion for many.
The catch is that two people can look at the same set of facts and reach different conclusions. You and many of your clients like the way you do things. Others seem to think that your changes are more frequent than necessary. (Of course, one also needs to get into what constitutes a "change" - the definition alone can greatly complicate things if people don't use the word in the same fashion.)
mls-, i also felt that your comment was on the neutral side but i wanted to be specific as to their frequency and elapsed time. there are two sides to this issue. since no product that i am aware of was ever introduced in a perfect state and knowing that improvements would be introduced at specific intervals, i offered upgrades to my customers so initial investment was protected. this is just another way of doing things that is kinder to the end user.
b@m
Why don't you join us with membership?
"Apparently, people now believe that mental telepathy is the foundation of communication and magic is the source of daily events. Consequently, we no longer have to participate in our own lives."
mt, i have been a member for many years but i rarely post and forgot my username.
is this better?
b@m
Edits: 06/19/12
"Apparently, people now believe that mental telepathy is the foundation of communication and magic is the source of daily events. Consequently, we no longer have to participate in our own lives."
nt
I have a dedicated 2-channel system, a bedroom second system and two HTs. I don't think anything I use is available as a MKII, III, IV or similar designation.
"Apparently, people now believe that mental telepathy is the foundation of communication and magic is the source of daily events. Consequently, we no longer have to participate in our own lives."
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