Does Anyone Know What is Up with High Fidelity Cables?


Does anyone know what is going on with High Fidelity Cables?  Lately they have had several sales with big discounts and I ordered a cable on October 3, yet to be delivered.  I have never received any information of any type from them and they only occasionally respond to my order update requests with a revised delivery date which they then do not meet.  This has been going on for over 8 weeks now and I wonder what the issue is.  I am told it is machining problems but concerned that the big sales, false promises, and failure to deliver are indicative of more serious problems.  Any insights will be appreciated.  Thank you.

rlawry

I had an order with the cable company that went on for three months and I just canceled it. John is a good man he PayPal me my money back the next day. The cable company is good high Fidelity sucks

PM if you want the CEO contact info.

Again I know they were making some major equipment upgrades this summer.

Rlawry I now understand why the wait is too long, because of slow part supplies. And 60% off sales as well.Like I said Iam just as frustrated as well too waiting.Ive used their chat room twice now,  And I was able to get the update I needed.Maybe they are relying on the room more now. I am with you , to get email at least for update?On my part I will continue to used their chat room for communication.i need 2 more or three pc , my mc6 power strip is set to arrive next week .

With the responses so far from numerous HFC customers it is indicative of a lack of proactive customer service.  It should not be left up to customers to endure long waits for orders and having to contact HFC for updates.  I can honestly say my recent experiences have soured my taste for HFC products.  I can always buy them used I guess.

Interesting reading. I placed an order October 1st and haven’t heard a word since mid November when I was told it would be 2 weeks. 

My pc ct2 is continuing to smooth out and is getting a bit sweeter and quicker. Iam itching for the next sale.Yes sir it worth every minute we wait.Enjoy!!!🎻

I’m happy to report that it’s been worth the wait!  I was actually disappointed for the first 3 days of burn in.  They sounds dull and not very transparent.  Yesterday afternoon they started opening up.  Today is WOW!  I can’t wait until a I get several hundred hours on them.  My advice with their customer service is to under commit and over perform.  They do that with their cables! 

This are not like my favorite cables Audio Envy , you call captain he is there to answer you, after you hang up the phone in 7 days your orders are in your doorstep. But HF Cables they need a lot of work to make them work.So much technology in it. 

Tontoverde the 2 to 4 weeks it’s just if they are not on sale , when they go 60% off , that will trigger waiting time, I am just as frustrated as you that time.When I chat with Jessica, She got me the all the information I needed.Just wait it’s all worth it.Their cable has so much technology in it, parts supplies will also slow them down.my frustration almost push me to cancel my orders.iam glad I did not.you will get yours just wait, next thing you know an email from them your order on the way.

I did call them a number of times.  Initially when I placed the order I wanted to know lead time.  They told me 2-4 weeks.  I called them a few times to follow up also.  They would’ve been better off quoting 6 week lead time initially.  

I believe the turn will be much shorter because their new machine is now fully functioning..

About six weeks turn around on my ct2 pc , it’s worth all the waiting. Out of the box ,it is already sounding amazing...will wait for onother sale,will buy more.i just received it 3hrs ago.Casey Iam speechless,you are right it’s superb.Thanks

I had ordered some Reveal XLR’s from them 6 weeks ago.  They arrived this week.  Their communication wasn’t good, but I did get them and they’re being burned in now.  

Supply chain issue are going to effect HFC more than most other companies, so perhaps give them a bit more slack than normal.

For example, the original CT-1 RCA connector has over 40 parts (for a single connector!)

This is not off the shelf stuff, all of it is custom made dealing with dozens of suppliers.

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Just got an email yesterday with all HFC products are now 60% off.  And if you by a "signature" product they will upgrade to "3D" for free.

YES!!!!! THEY DO!!!! Rich Schultz, High Fidelity Cables, Ultimate Reference RCA Interconnect & Professional Series Speakers.... and, AND GORGEOUS!!!

This would help what I discover this morning, High Fidelity has a chat room, I chat with Jessica to check my needs , Jessica is unbelievable, All my transaction we’re all taking care of.She is a good addition to their team.i would suggest chatting with her , any needs you have.

@rlawry 

           I agree I was in sales for 27yrs my attitude was always if possible keep the customer up to date on all about their product or situation to keep the stress level to a minium.

Even if they emailed once every week on progress it would payoff in the end for them. But Im talking in a perfect world we are far from that dream. 

Happy Listening 🎶

@ozzy I sent an email the other day asking nps 1260 would be back in stock and shipping issue.

Jennifer responded the next day said about 2 weeks for nps to be back in stock, also shipping about 3 to 4 weeks due to supplies to finish the completing the build on mc05 s. 

Not sure why some here are not getting responses but I did. I want to order a mc 1 but thats why I emailed, like most of you I dont want to pay today and wait a mth or more for my product to arrived in my hand. I deffinitely understand the frustration. 

Happy Listening. 🎶

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I just received an email with an order update! So perhaps things are improving.

High Fidelity has always had very good innovated quality products, too bad the communications became so lax. Hopefully it will be progress from here onward

ozzy

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You know, I was in the medical device business for 40 years and had my own company for 20 years.  My customer service model was to contact customers regularly without their having to contact me, especially if an order were late.  I know this model has largely gone by the wayside with online info, emails, chat windows, and lean staffing, and it has become more difficult to obtain information like order status.  By no means is HFC unique regarding the complaints listed above but in my mind the old school customer service would benefit any company with regular customer communications, whatever "regular customer communications" comprises.

Casey, You have treated me well in the past.

But now, I do not understand why someone cannot answer the phone, return a call or reply to emails after 2 weeks of daily calling for an order update.

ozzy

My life, as with most people, is filled with work, demands, problems, and activities.  I use music and audiophilia as an escape, a respite, a rest, a distraction from all of these worldly issues, and I value these relatively infrequent moments greatly.  To have music wash over me is cathartic and therapeutic.  To have audiophilia become just another problem in my life and not provide an escape is hugely undesirable.  No product performance, no improvement in sound, no great value, no huge price discount, nothing is worth the loss of my escape.

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Good evening fellow magnet addicts!

@rlawry - Thank you for your support and understanding as we fulfilled your Reveal power cable order. I do hope the long lead times and lack of follow up does not deter you from future interest as we arrange our ducks back in a row. 

@lowrider57 - I'm with you, there is simply no excuse for not replying or confirming a customers order. If you (or anyone else reading this) have experienced a delay in response, please contact me directly here --> casey@highfidelitycables.com I would be happy to share order updates and assist with any general questions one might have while navigating our ever-increasing product lines. 

While I am admittedly working through a bit of a backlog, I strive to be available in a timely manner for anyone who reaches out. No question or concern is too small, so please feel free to contact me at any time. 

 

Thank You!

Casey

214-614-7111

Agree, no excuse for not replying about an order. But these are strange times which have never been experienced before.

Going back a year or more, Rick used to reply to my emails personally. When he introduced his new product line he told me to call him so he could give me a thorough explanation of the technology. I believe he's a standup guy and currently they're overwhelmed.

I have waited for my orders all so. But they did arrive and very happy with them. Keep checking in with Casey good luck. 

Lol!  They will get payback by calling you every single day for the next 6 months with an order update.

No excuse for going weeks or months without returning calls or emails from customers - that is just disrespecting the customer. 

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