Which Brands are on the rise and which are falling?

[JoeHemi57 10+ year member]

Basing this strictly on the popularity on the various forums i visit.

Rise: Fi Car Audio, Stereo Integrity, Sundown Audio, Rainbow

Fall: TC Sounds, UsAmps & RE(wonder why? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif ), Adire

any arguments or others to add?

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[BassAce 10+ year member]

Makes me depressed that Adire is becoming less and less popular, the recent driver problems are not helping. My favorite audio company of all is on the fall.

 

[Raven 10+ year member]

According to Mr. Wiggins, Adire has settled into the new buildplant, so the quality control problems should see a significant decrease from now on. Can't remark on if it's true or not, but something to take in mind.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

US AMPS is not on the fall.

 

[DarrenE46 10+ year member]

SoundStream fell off big since they were bought out by Power Acoustik. IMO, the last good amp they built were the VanGogh's.

As far as whats up and coming, well the internet has made it possible for alot of smaller companies to gain national recognition. 15 years ago I dont think companies like Adire, RE, CDT, Incriminator, etc wouldn't have survived. It's also nice to see Zed Audio making it back into the market.

 

[JoeHemi57 10+ year member]

US AMPS is not on the fall.

i'll agree there is nothing wrong with the current line however the internet "buzz" has slowed with their merge with RE and the subsequent price increases.

 

[Belunt 10+ year member]

I'm investing everything I own into DUAL

 

[addisdar 10+ year member]

US Amps isn't falling.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

The buzz was created by the MD2 going on sale for $350. When the MD3Ds drop in price, I will get another one.

 

[96MaxGLE 10+ year member]

I'm sure they'll be lots that don't agree, but i wouldn't consider TC Sounds falling...

 

[skadude016 5,000+ posts]

US Amps isn't falling.

agreed

 

[kuijo 10+ year member]

didn't they stop selling rainbows in the us?

 

[JoeHemi57 10+ year member]

about UsAmps heres a couple different things i've seen lately....

Jim---the great reviewer-------hope they sounded better with Sundown power than USamps power.

"USamps is too expensive for what you get new, no matter the quality" ~CbFryman

 

[alphakenny1 10+ year member]

my thoughts on usamps are that they aren't what they once were.....

 

[explorer2 10+ year member]

Arc and kenwood definitly seeem to be inproving, alpines new line is disapointing and hopefully its not a sign of things to come.