I think that this is a most fair and intelligent question and I would like to present a different perspective on the matter.
There is no doubt that having product go up for resale makes a manufacturer look bad especially if there are larger quantities under consideration. But in the case of the VSM, the sheer number of production units has everything to do with the matter. The VSM has been in production since 1994 and to date, most of the earlier models have been upgraded in some form or another. This means that there are many thousands of pairs of these speakers in user's hands. I would also suggest that the product's acceptance is extremely high in that over 95% of those that own them are so fanatical about their speakers that they will never change them unless a considerable windfall occurs. I have noticed that there are a number of pairs that keep recycling for sale. Could it be that the individuals that purchased these are having problems with them or with set-up? Are they not reading the set-up instructions? Are they just not ready for what the product can do potentially? Are they not willing to make the necessary changes to their existing system? Do they just want to change for the sake of change? Are their family or personal issues? I can clearly say that all of these have been fact.
But the bottom line is what you can't see and that is an extremely high percentage of people are enjoying the product. In fact, we are more that 30 VSM M systems back ordered at the plant as I write this so there is no shortage of new orders.
It is fact that the Merlin VSM has had an extremely successful history in recognition and sales. There are few models of any high end speaker that have as many units out in the field and when you consider the price of these, the history is even more remarkable. The fact is that the more people you touch, the greater the potential for acceptance and the more likely you will be misunderstood for one reason or another.
I know in my heart that this is not the speaker for everyone but can you honestly say that one product can make everyone happy.
Regards,
Bobby@merlin
There is no doubt that having product go up for resale makes a manufacturer look bad especially if there are larger quantities under consideration. But in the case of the VSM, the sheer number of production units has everything to do with the matter. The VSM has been in production since 1994 and to date, most of the earlier models have been upgraded in some form or another. This means that there are many thousands of pairs of these speakers in user's hands. I would also suggest that the product's acceptance is extremely high in that over 95% of those that own them are so fanatical about their speakers that they will never change them unless a considerable windfall occurs. I have noticed that there are a number of pairs that keep recycling for sale. Could it be that the individuals that purchased these are having problems with them or with set-up? Are they not reading the set-up instructions? Are they just not ready for what the product can do potentially? Are they not willing to make the necessary changes to their existing system? Do they just want to change for the sake of change? Are their family or personal issues? I can clearly say that all of these have been fact.
But the bottom line is what you can't see and that is an extremely high percentage of people are enjoying the product. In fact, we are more that 30 VSM M systems back ordered at the plant as I write this so there is no shortage of new orders.
It is fact that the Merlin VSM has had an extremely successful history in recognition and sales. There are few models of any high end speaker that have as many units out in the field and when you consider the price of these, the history is even more remarkable. The fact is that the more people you touch, the greater the potential for acceptance and the more likely you will be misunderstood for one reason or another.
I know in my heart that this is not the speaker for everyone but can you honestly say that one product can make everyone happy.
Regards,
Bobby@merlin