Just seen that 2 new speakers have been added to the configurator: the Focal Diablo Utopia 3 and the Focal Aria 926.
Guillaume
(01-Jun-2014, 07:49)GuillaumeB Wrote: [ -> ]Just seen that 2 new speakers have been added to the configurator: the Focal Diablo Utopia 3 (...)
May I mention: 67 votes only
(01-Jun-2014, 07:49)GuillaumeB Wrote: [ -> ](...) and the Focal Aria 926.
And how many Devialet owners might use this speaker
Crazy voting stuff
They probably start with models that are easy for them to get their hands on as they have to measure a physical example. I have no problem with them starting with models that have fewer votes, the entire voting process is a complete joke anyway.
LET'S BE HONEST. SAM is a great marketing tool. Devialet choose what They want. Some high-end stuff (Wilson, Magico, B&W 802D), some French promo stuff (Focal, Athom), some quite cheap stuff with good reviews (Kef LS50, Sonus Faber Venere 2.5).
I don't blame Them, They want to make money... this is not a charity firm...
But I agree that the entire voting process is a complete joke.
I think the voting idea is a good one but it's far too open to abuse.
Manufacturers would be pushing for their speakers to be SAM-ified too so there's several interested parties, and I can see disgruntled voters seeing less-voted speakers getting SAM-ified before theirs.
The latest climber in the charts is the Totem Element Metal -- from nowhere to 318 votes in a day.
Matt
(02-Jun-2014, 16:53)moreno1973 Wrote: [ -> ]LET'S BE HONEST. SAM is a great marketing tool. Devialet choose what They want. Some high-end stuff (Wilson, Magico, B&W 802D), some French promo stuff (Focal, Athom), some quite cheap stuff with good reviews (Kef LS50, Sonus Faber Venere 2.5).
I don't blame Them, They want to make money... this is not a charity firm...
But I agree that the entire voting process is a complete joke.
+1
B&W CM10 is now showing as SAM-ready in Vote for Sam, although not in configurator yet...
Guillaume
Apertura Edena now showing up in Configurator! Odd - it's not listed as Sam ready in the Vote for Sam page. In fact it has 2 votes!!
Guillaume
(03-Jun-2014, 12:02)GuillaumeB Wrote: [ -> ]B&W CM10 is now showing as SAM-ready in Vote for Sam, although not in configurator yet...
Guillaume
Update: It's now showing up in the configurator. Local dealer has a pair in their studio, they're going to download new config files and I'm heading over there later today to have a listen. Will report back!
Guillaume