Why is dc audio so secretive about pricing?

[50 black guys 10+ year member]

Can someone explain to me why people say DC is old RE? Don't over complicate this question, I just can't tell if it's a joke or a serious statement. (Don't hate on me for not pretending to be any more knowledgeable than I actually am; there are enough people that do that already.)

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

some people say that dc bought the old design of some of the older re woofers,when they were good .dont know how much of it is true tho

 

[SPLaudio 5,000+ posts]

well because the lvl3 is a se/sx motor

the xl spl is a mt

and they are all based off re designs some good some bad...

 

[bhsdriller 10+ year member]

there was a pic with all the re subs next to the dc lineup....they look exactly the same

I have no idea where it is though

 

[chillin 10+ year member]

Why no 05 xxx then? Everyone loves that sub

 

[wenn_du_weinst 10+ year member]

If you don't like it, don't buy the stuff. Simple as that. Not like it's anything special or unique. DD does the same thing with their prices and from what I understand Atomic is the same....probably a dozen others.

DD does some what, If you are a nobody and call them up you will all get the same price or be sent to a local dealer.

If they know you, you get special pricing. I get some nice prices with DD

Why no 05 xxx then? Everyone loves that sub

DC doesn't own the rights to use XBL^2

 

[basshead442]

It's because DC likes to name whatever f*cking price they feel like. I've asked several different dealers for price quotes on the same product and some of them had IMMENSE price differences. I personally think DC is really really f*cking shady when it comes to making money off of their products.

 

[chillin 10+ year member]

DC doesn't own the rights to use XBL^2

But they do own rights to other RE stuff, or were the patents expired?

 

[Rich65]

I like this site, you guys tell it like it is. Nice when people can have an open honest discussion about something people never talk about.

 

[wenn_du_weinst 10+ year member]

But they do own rights to other RE stuff, or were the patents expired?

there were no patents, xbl^2 and lms are topology designs both patented. The basic design of the RE drivers are basically the same as 90% of the other drivers around.

 

[dbeez 5,000+ posts]

Yes and its very unfortunate does DC have good products absolutely but from a business stand point their overall outlook and approach is basically none their overall direction they want to take the company changes daily and they have no ethics at all I just can't support that at all.

 

[SPLaudio 5,000+ posts]

is dc allowed to sell subs yet with they lawsuit going on...

 

[splwj47 10+ year member]

is dc allowed to sell subs yet with they lawsuit going on...

what lawsuit is that?

 

[wenn_du_weinst 10+ year member]

is dc allowed to sell subs yet with they lawsuit going on...

Are you talking about the Brazilian one or is this another?

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

is dc allowed to sell subs yet with they lawsuit going on...

I was under the impression it was resolved in some way or another. I was given no details though.