I've heard Usher several times at shows and been very impressed with sound and build quality. They seemed at least a fair value in high end terms and perhaps a great value (it's hard to tell at shows).
My biggest concern has to do with resale value. As an active hobbiest I like to trade gear around every year or so and the Usher line is mostly designated with four digit numbers instead of names. There are many different models, that I'm not sure more than one or two of then will achieve the long term recognition necessary to sustain demand in used market.
If they would slow down, focus on a few great models and market them properly, they might be hard to beat.
I don't know how well they are treating their staff in China. I'd like to see a report from someone credible who visited their plants.
Art
My biggest concern has to do with resale value. As an active hobbiest I like to trade gear around every year or so and the Usher line is mostly designated with four digit numbers instead of names. There are many different models, that I'm not sure more than one or two of then will achieve the long term recognition necessary to sustain demand in used market.
If they would slow down, focus on a few great models and market them properly, they might be hard to beat.
I don't know how well they are treating their staff in China. I'd like to see a report from someone credible who visited their plants.
Art