what are generally considered as "high end" brands?
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Denon, McIntosh, Audison, Brax.
Then you have companies that make both "more affordable" lines aswell as super "high-end" lines such as Zapco C2K, Tru Technology Copper series, Alpine F#1 Status, Pioneer P9 combo, Focal Utopia Be, etc etc.
And then you have products that some may consider to be truly "high end", but most regard as truly good performers at a somewhat higher price such as DLS, Arc Audio, JL Audio W7, etc etc.
But it's really hard to define "high end", as it's somewhat of a relative perspective. Is a Chevy Corvette "high end"? Well, compared to a Yugo it is. To a McLaren F1, not so much.
Performance, build quality and design, aesthetics, prestige, features, warranty, price
Not by me.
supa_c
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Anything the average n00b cant afford.
JimJ
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Anything that costs between $25 and $250 per watt //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif
High end to me is a company or specific line that if treated properly will be with you for a long time. For example, many Zapco, McIntosh, etc. owners have had their amps/equipment for 15-20+ years, and still work like the day the came off the factory line. Not a whole lot of Pyramid, Legacy owners can say that.
High end also tells me that even if pushed beyond it's limits, a product should be able to maintain itself for a period of time, rather than failing immediately (extreme circumstances not included).
High end also means functionality and flexibility. Whether it be a sub (DD, W7, IDmax, etc.) that can get plenty loud, but yet it still maintains decent to excellent sound quality. And for amps, gives you the ability to fine tune your speakers/subs, and not just have a gain and bass boost knob on the side. Good amps also have the flexibility to work in various situations without problem.
High end should not only be build quality, but asthetics as well. Who wants to drop 4 digits on a product, and have it look like a steaming turd? Granted, looks aren't everything, and will usually tell you nothing about performance, but to me, if a company is willing to take the time to go over every detail in the look of the product, it gives me a better feeling about the amount of effort that went into the build quality of the product.
Other things such as customer service should be a factor as well. With any of the products you own, are you able to call the company and speak to someone knowledgable that can walk you through a situation over the phone, or offer up suggestions...or will you call, get passed around to 15 different people, and end up with someone that can offer you little more information than the retail price of the item?
And most importantly, how well does the product fit your situation or needs. ANY company IMO, has the potential to be "high-end", as long as you feel it is the absloute best product for your situation, and you know that it will be there for you for years to come.
Just my $.02
High end also tells me that even if pushed beyond it's limits, a product should be able to maintain itself for a period of time, rather than failing immediately (extreme circumstances not included).
High end also means functionality and flexibility. Whether it be a sub (DD, W7, IDmax, etc.) that can get plenty loud, but yet it still maintains decent to excellent sound quality. And for amps, gives you the ability to fine tune your speakers/subs, and not just have a gain and bass boost knob on the side. Good amps also have the flexibility to work in various situations without problem.
High end should not only be build quality, but asthetics as well. Who wants to drop 4 digits on a product, and have it look like a steaming turd? Granted, looks aren't everything, and will usually tell you nothing about performance, but to me, if a company is willing to take the time to go over every detail in the look of the product, it gives me a better feeling about the amount of effort that went into the build quality of the product.
Other things such as customer service should be a factor as well. With any of the products you own, are you able to call the company and speak to someone knowledgable that can walk you through a situation over the phone, or offer up suggestions...or will you call, get passed around to 15 different people, and end up with someone that can offer you little more information than the retail price of the item?
And most importantly, how well does the product fit your situation or needs. ANY company IMO, has the potential to be "high-end", as long as you feel it is the absloute best product for your situation, and you know that it will be there for you for years to come.
Just my $.02
maylar
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I think most people consider high end to be the stuff that goes to extremes for the sake of perfection. Those extremes cost money, so high end equipment is on the down side of the price vs performance curve.
There are $6000 car speakers out there. Are they that much better than $500 speakers? To the guy with 6 G's to spend they are.
There are $6000 car speakers out there. Are they that much better than $500 speakers? To the guy with 6 G's to spend they are.
Too me that's what high end means . High end is usually the equipment in the stores with the "if you need to ask, you can't afford it stickers " //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
3.5Max6spd
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yo mama no wear no draws
high end is determined by the individual...i know people that think Crossfire and MTX is the end all be all coming from Walmart and flea market gear as experience- who am I to tell them they are wrong?
bikejunkie223
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What is high-end? the definition depends on the customer. Like the guy above said, the dude that's used to Wal-Mart gear will think Audiobahn is badass. The guy used to Kicker/JL will think upper lever Focal, DLS, Rainbow are high end. The guy used to that stuff moves on to audison, brax etc. High-end is evolutionary IMO- what is high end to you now prob. wont be as technology improves, and you have more income to spend on this stuff. I remember when $150 was absurd for a set of 6.5 comps, and now I don't blink at $400 comps. $100 sub- $400sub, it's all perspective.
supa_c
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How did i know my t00b post was going to be deleted....
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