[net.audio] Z7000 speakers

wjm@whuxj.UUCP (MITCHELL) (04/13/84)

I and several friends have also received the $250 "check" promotion that cna
only be used toward the purchase of Z7000 speakers.  Before you buy, remember
the old Latin proverb, caveat emptor (let the buyer beware).  Check out the
speakers and the company that manufactures them in a reputable directory
of audio equipment (I recommend the October issue of "Audio").  If you can't
find that specific model number, try to compare them to speakers made by the
same company with similar characteristics (number/size of drivers, cabinet size,
cross-over frequencies, sensitivity, power-handling capacity) to see if the
same (or a close relative) unit isn't listed under another number (sometimes
companies will make a "private label" product for a specific customer - like
ShopRite's house brand of frozen vegetables - which is the same as a regular
unit in the manufacturer's line but with a different cover and model number).
This should give you some idea of the list price (also keep in mind that a
speaker that sells for $600/pair will be discounted 15% or so by most stereo
stores, and more by the mail-order houses like Sound Reproduction).  Be very
wary if the manufacturer lists no speakers in the directory selling for
anywhere near $600/pair.   Generally, the only way to get an honest $600 value
for $350 is to get a discontinued model or a special purchase from a reputable
dealer (I've seen (and taken advantage of) some of Harvey's (in NYC) specials,
for example).
Caveat emptor and happy listening,
Bill Mitchell
Bell Communications Research, Inc.
Whippany, NJ (whuxj!wjm)