Mainstream reviews-why so few?

as a reviewer, i have complete control over what i review, so i review products i think i might like or products which are interesting.

i admit to my preferences. i like panel speakers, so i would pass up most box designs.

i suspect that i am in a unique position. my editor lets me review whatever i want.

i think that companies that sell direct get less attention than companies which have a dealer network.

i think its hard for a mainstream publication to ignore certain products even if the manufacture does not advertise.

as others have stated, the combination of no advertising dollars and going direct decreases the odds of a review.

there is no logical relationship between advertising and personal preference. one can have a bias against advertised products abd therefore dislike them when experiencing them.

a review or an ad should neither increase nor decrease the probability that a consumer will favor the product.

instead of being prejudiced against reviews or advertising why not just experience the product if the description meets your criteria, regardless of the opinions of a reviewer or the marketing efforts of a manufacturer.

get the facts and then decide for yourself.

bartokfan, there is no logic only the coincidence of your personal experience. if it works for you fine, but personally, i would not restrict myself to unadvertised products.