In Reply to: And where did you happen to audition Vivid loudspeakers? posted by John Marks on January 19, 2015 at 08:00:15:
I heard them (the big ones) years ago on AK fest in Detroit and also couple other shows I don't remember either RMAF or elsewhere. I know that show conditions can be far from optimal and one should not form opinion about a product based on the audition. I asked the guys who exhibited them how happy they were with the sound they were getting and they were pretty happy actually and pleased so I had no further questions. It was one of the worst high end dreck I heard to date, simply boring garbage and the speakers looked like a sad, plastic caricature of B&W Nautilus in the 5th element fashion. I was not familiar with the name so I laughed and thought that it must be some Chinese knock-off trying to capitalize on famous brand idea. Some sort of white van speakers for Detroit's rednecks. I didn't even check the price thinking it can't cost more than $2-3k ....including 300% of importer's markup.
Now , it was some years ago. I will not miss the chance to hear them on Axpona show should they exhibit. If I change my opinion I will post my thoughts and apologies if due since I'm badmouthing them for the second time;)
Regards, W
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- RE: And where did you happen to audition Vivid loudspeakers? - Wojciech 01/19/1513:00:26 01/19/15 (6)
- OK, at least you heard them. I had three different models on review, in my listening room, over the years - John Marks 18:46:30 01/19/15 (5)
- RE: OK, at least you heard them. I had three different models on review, in my listening room, over the years - Wojciech 20:10:55 01/19/15 (4)
- I think they look better in eggshell, non-gloss paint (factory photo) - John Marks 05:37:11 01/20/15 (3)
- RE: I think they look better in eggshell, non-gloss paint (factory photo) - A.Wayne 13:11:58 01/20/15 (2)
- Factory photo... - John Marks 15:25:19 01/20/15 (1)
- RE: Factory photo... - collinslaw@fuse.net 15:45:15 01/20/15 (0)