"andrew_h" wrote in message
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What are peoples thoughts on the true quality of Bang & Olufsen
products??

**They look nice, but offer poor (sonic) value for money.


Sure, they are marketed well - look different and organic, and produce
excellent sound and quality.

**Not for the Dollars spent.


But, do people really think their products prices are justified by such
a huge premium over other sound equipment?

**That would need to be judged by the person buying the product. Many people
value style over sound quality.


Do they have that x-factor that appeals to the rich, and so are able to
charge a big premium (that doesnt neccessarily equal that much better
performance and quality) ?

**Clearly, given their market success, yes.


I'd be interested to know whether people thought the sound quality was
really fantastically better than other brands.

**Nope.


Its a similar story to Bose ... great name, great reputation - but is
the product really THAT much superior, especially to justify the price?

**Not even close. Bose is cheap crap, selling for an obscenely high price.
B&O is stylishly designed, often very well engineered, expensive equipment.


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Trevor Wilson
www.rageaudio.com.au