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In the Thread: The “Dead Points of Live Sound”
Post Subject: Over 1,000 Satisfied CustomersPosted by Paul S on: 7/1/2010
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Dave Wilson is a very clever guy who runs the quintessential Robb Report venture. And unlike the usual RR bottle rocket Morons, Dave has really endured. I think this is at least partly because he takes a 2-pronged approach to product and market analysis and development, and he keeps these two aspects tightly intertwined at all times. Speaking of the large Wilsons, I cannot think of another audio product that comes closer to the audiophile wet dream sound, to the point that it virtually defines it; and I don't think this is a coincidence. Also, their smaller speakers are - appropriately enough - like smaller versions of their big siblings. Although some of the in-room phase issues I've heard might never be solved outside an anechoic chamber, they do have a wide range of adjustability, and it seems to be generally possible to move the speakers around in a large-ish room until one gets a Heapin' Helpin' of Audiophile HeavenTM. I think most prospective purchasers already know that Wilson also runs a "recording studio", reflecting his "passion for music". He and his lead installation guys know well what they are listening for, and they go out and deliver it to their well-heeled, adoring clients, 1/4" at a time, if necessary. While it might be interesting, or even useful, to study their methodology, I believe they are actually sophistocated enough to have system-specific and buyer-specific objectives built into their protocols.
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