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RE: REVIEW: Merlin Music Inc. VSM-Master Speakers

>> 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.

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