This a very hard review to write...
About 15 years ago, hi-fi bug really bit me. (lol)
Was fortunate, I thought to have found Ken and Gerry
(K&G) at Audio Nexus. Both seemed quite nice, and very knowledgeable.
Unfortunately, audophilia nervosa (and OCD) overtook me. What started out as a quest for a $10,000.00 system wound up costing, over a two year period ~ 3.8 times more!
But, there were a number of very disconcerting interactions:
- Wasn't sure whether to purchase a two channel or multichannel surround sound system, or bookshelf or floor standing speakers. "Out of the blue," K and G suggested a heretofore unknown (speaker) company. (I never heard of them) In response, they said they read a lot of good things about the $3,500.00 speakers, in chatrooms. (hardly an outstanding endorsement)
- Learnt later, after purchasing bulk of equipment in early spring that if I waited a wee bit longer, could have taken advantage of their annual Memorial Day Sale (and saved ~ 30%). Unfortunately, neither alerted me.
- Neither K nor G asked about/measured listening room area. (this was absolutely essential!)
- After G came to install system with my partner, later, noticed several large, deep scratches on front of left speaker. (they were $7K; I was in shock!) Upon questioning, G said my other half had (inadvertently) done it. (very unprofessional; perhaps, it would have never been mentioned had I not inquired)
- Understood about costs for labor during installation but did not appreciate being "nickel and dimed" for every hour or minute portion thereof. (especially, in light of monies spent)
- Also, did not appreciate their not measuring everything properly. (wound up costing extra for additional rear extension for stereo cabinet)
- In hindsight, would have been beholden for either K or G to suggest/point out (along the way) I was spending way too much on 'fluff,' and had a very unbalanced (dollar versus sound) system.
Advice: Be VERY wary, and cautious before spending your hard earned money. read more