JCS123
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If I purchased a piece of equipment of any kind that claims to be made in the UK and I then found out that it was made in China, I would be pissed. It is nobody else's business what my reason for that is.
If I purchased a piece of equipment of any kind that claims to be made in the UK and I then found out that it was made in China, I would be pissed. It is nobody else's business what my reason for that is.
Sure they are. If a company cannot tell me where they make their product, I may not want to buy it for whatever reason. And post 13 was a response to the quoted's Bottom Line statement
BINGO
I won't even get into the possible legal issues this raises IF TRUE.
Found this on a forum back early this year, same concerns.
Tannoy production? | The WAM
Post 12 and most likely 13 are surely "NOT" about the disclosure.
Im glad someone is touching on this... Ive experienced something similar with TAD, JBL and Hegel. None of them could tell me in which country a specific product was manufactured. This blew my mind, I finally had to look at a box of a JBL S9900 to see that its made in Indonesia. Its hidden in very small
print on a a single label... now how does the Distributor not know this??? You tell me!
Why won't anyone simply answer the question clearly and unequivocally and why are some people so upset this question is being asked? If they don't care about this then don't read the thread.
I found this on Strata-Gee. I wonder why Tannoy didn't go with the other brands.
Upscale Distribution, a distributor of high-end, high-fidelity audio components that originated in association with Southern California retailer Upscale Audio, has announced that it is rebranding as Harmonia Distribution. The new brand is not just a new name, but rather a reflection of a changed mission and new, more independent direction for the company.
As part of this new business model, the company has named a new president who will guide the Harmonia Distribution down this new path.
Learn more about Upscale Distribution becoming the independent Harmonia Distribution
According to the announcement from the company, this rebranding “reflects a complete restructuring of the organization,” which it says will result in moving it “further away from the parent company’s retail operations.” Clearly signaling a declaration of independence of sorts, the announcement seems to signal the fact that a name change alone will not be enough…more changes are necessary.
To take the reins and drive this reconstituted distributor in a more independent direction, the company announced the appointment of David Schultz as President of the all-new Harmonia Distribution. Schultz, the company says, is a 23-year veteran of the high-end audio community.
I’m here to help dealers grow their business. I’m always thinking creatively about how brands and dealers can build the most synergistic relationships.
David Schultz, Harmonia Distribution President
David Schultz
Schultz is also said to be well-known for his dealer-centric approach and has a “proven winning track record at Transparent Cable, REL Acoustics, and most recently T+A Elektroakustik.”
In its new version, Harmonia Distribution is the North American distributor of PrimaLuna, Cabasse, and Feliks Audio. It is also the U.S. distributor of Pathos Acoustics and Sbooster.
While Harmonia remains a subsidiary of parent company Upscale Audio, Inc., the owner strongly asserts that President David Schultz “will run the distribution business completely independent of the retail side.” Dealers should expect improved contact and a whole new approach to running its business.
Harmonia, the company says, is the name of the Greek goddess of harmony and concord. This name was chosen for the rebranding in order to project “a spirit of positive cooperation” in which “the health of the dealers’ businesses always comes first” and where “all dealers are treated equitably.”
Harmonia is gearing up for some strong marketing initiatives, such as a website-based dealer locator for each of the brands it distributes. They will also be launching a YouTube channel offering information on distributed products with what the company says will be “a strong push for viewers to seek their local hi-fi store.
Learn more about Harmonia Distribution by visiting harmoniadistribution.com.
Exhibit "A" for why I don't go anywhere near the Facebook and other social media cesspools.
Honestly, for the last few years I'd assumed Tannoys had already switched to Chinese manufacture, and that this information was not being properly distributed (haha). I had no proof, just a "smell" test. About a year ago, in one of the Tannoy Facebook groups, someone posted a pic of what looked like gorgeous brand new pair of Tannoy alnico drivers (Canterbury GR), which came in boxes with Chinese markings all over them. To be fair, the drivers themselves looked legit - at least from what details could be seen via pics (wish I'd saved them). If they are made in China (which seems more certain by the day), I hope this is representative of the typical quality.
I'll be quite frank, the build quality of UK Tannoy cabinets was nothing to write home about. The outsides looked nice, but the insides and crossovers were often quite messy - glue, goo, and damping shoddily applied. Mostly serviceable but cheap parts. My Canterbury SE's always had various rattles from the "variable port" system. The DC drivers were always the beating heart of these speakers - that alone is what got me to open my wallet. There is quite literally a chance for MusicTribe to improve quality, even with Chinese production - IF they are willing to invest.
I'm a lifelong Tannoy fan, and always will be. I've got enough UK Tannoy speakers & drivers to last me a lifetime. Of course I respect the UK heritage, and this (presumed) move makes me sad in a way. However, it won't make me shun Tannoy, and I'm hopeful for good quality from their new production. However, the point that recent buyers may have been purchasing these speakers under false pretenses of "Made in UK" - somebody needs to be held to account for that! I had my suspicions, but...I'd best leave it at that.
And MichaelsMinute - what a horrible woman! I'm so sorry you have to deal with that.
"" I wonder why Tannoy didn't go with the other brands."
Could it be that Tannoy is not apart of this business and its parent company Music Tribe has product distribution with AVL Media Group..
Isn't all of this already known, and why Fyne Audio came into being in the first place?
Isn't all of this already known, and why Fyne Audio came into being in the first place?