Guys, remember, we're on a forum. I would imagine that we're all here because we like a little debate. As for my comments, if I've offended you, I apologize, but I won't back down from my core assertion one bit, that Bang & Olufsen clients' values are not generally reflected on these boards, no matter how interesting our discussions are (and they are really enjoyable!).
I say to you guys what I say to my clients, which is that we're not for everyone. Once that's out of the way we can have some really interesting discussions and figure out what's important. Sometimes I sell loudspeakers to go with other systems, or screens to mix with other AV recievers, etc. but I never back down from my belief that we offer the best solution for a certain type of client. If you're the type of person who needs the latest and the greatest and will fall out of love with your possessions as soon as version 2.0 comes along, then don't buy with us! I'd feel terrible selling to someone who I genuinely thought would feel 'used' when we ultimately release an upgrade. I council clients all the time to mix and match according to their comfort level and "tolerance for risk."
What's great is that such diversity exists. If you are an early adopter who loves the thrill of the latest gadget in your hands, that's not bad, just different! The point is that not every brand in the world needs to follow that business model to be successful. I'm the type of person who buys something based on how much I'll like it when it isn't new any more because I know I won't be back at the electronics shop every few months whipping out my credit card because someone made a television 3cm thinner.
It's a bit disheartening that the brick tossing and flame throwing is better tolerated on this board than passionate defense and advocacy.
And Flappo, I'll make sure to run spell check for those with difficulty reading.
