MBL Lives!

[Mike]

And I accept that and left room for it, but until it comes to fruition. All the big questions remain, new stuff so soon after acquisition? It is stuff that's been in development for years? Is it new long overdue upgrades? Or is it a money play? I mean its all a money play but, that should not be the driving focus.

I OWN and love MBL I am not shitting on them, but its been some time since new ownership took over. I am not saying they need to reveal anything to us. But they should be communicating, something as simple as an update on the ad MBL used to run about the conductor. Just something to say, here is the old philosophy here is the new philosophy.

Let me just state for the record: I love your honesty. If I was concerned, I would tell you. But from my perspective, here’s what I know:

- their young engineers are given an opportunity now. Can we not admit MBL had become stagnant?
- the new leadership will not engage in the embarrassing freebie gifts, long term loans (7 years, really?) of the past. They specifically asked for help to find out where all the free items were hiding so they can get their stuff back. They want to employ ethical behavior and an ethical approach and terms as it relates to reviews. They will bring about an ethical world class approach to reviewing with clear guidelines.
- they have implemented policies to help us all navigate the waters of tariffs and uncertain shipping costs. A welcome step for all US dealers.
- their support to date has been 10/10. They are intent on success.

 

[griffithstrife]

Let me just state for the record: I love your honesty. If I was concerned, I would tell you. But from my perspective, here’s what I know:

- their young engineers are given an opportunity now. Can we not admit MBL had become stagnant?
- the new leadership will not engage in the embarrassing freebie gifts, long term loans (7 years, really?) of the past. They specifically asked for help to find out where all the free items were hiding so they can get their stuff back. They want to employ ethical behavior and an ethical approach and terms as it relates to reviews. They will bring about an ethical world class approach to reviewing with clear guidelines.
- they have implemented policies to help us all navigate the waters of tariffs and uncertain shipping costs. A welcome step for all US dealers.
- their support to date has been 10/10. They are intent on success.

I 100% believe you, and trust your judgment. But you and I both know, every single dealer who does not carry MBL is shitting on the brand to every customer they meet. That's just the business, and dealers like you and 3Ma do a great job to those you reach.

But 1 or 2 30 second ads or press releases would of turned that negativity into positivity.

I guess all I am trying to say is, the product was always great. I believe the new owners will make it better. But success comes from image in this price category, they cant just show up at some audio show and drop everything. It will just be dead air.

I am simply saying this week I watched interview with a vampire season premier. The episode had a pair of speakers on display. They where not 801D4, they where not Magico of any sort nor MBL for that matter. No they where beolab.

My point being no matter how good the stuff is, it won't matter if it don't sell.

 

[Mike]

I 100% believe you, and trust your judgment. But you and I both know, every single dealer who does not carry MBL is shitting on the brand to every customer they meet. That's just the business, and dealers like you and 3Ma do a great job to those you reach.

But 1 or 2 30 second ads or press releases would of turned that negativity into positivity.

I guess all I am trying to say is, the product was always great. I believe the new owners will make it better. But success comes from image in this price category, they cant just show up at some audio show and drop everything. It will just be dead air.

I am simply saying this week I watched interview with a vampire season premier. The episode had a pair of speakers on display. They where not 801D4, they where not Magico of any sort nor MBL for that matter. No they where beolab.

My point being no matter how good the stuff is, it won't matter if it don't sell.

You’re not wrong, however since the acquisition, MBL sales for us anyway, have been good. Xtreme’s, 101’s, MBL electronics, etc.

I’m sure the change has fueled
the fire for non-MBL dealers to talk smack, but that’s nothing new. But if they talk to the new leadership, I think they would be put to ease and maybe that’s what happened at Axpona? The new team was there.

Time will be the great arbiter in this situation. I remain optimistic and hopeful.

 

[Mr Peabody]

Another positive the owner of the new company had/has a MBL system and a fan. I wouldn't think a fan/user would do anything to harm the company.

I've heard MBL several times at the shows. I've also heard German Physics. I don't get the criticism some attempt at the omni-directional, both produced a good sound stage. I suspect some of it is false parroting the same as they do with horn speakers or whatever.

Powered speakers may have their place and may work for some to each their own. For some who are gear heads as well as music lovers not being able to change things out is a deal breaker. I can't imagine how much a speaker would weigh with a Pass Labs monoblock inside it, LOL