what brand names to watch out for? - Blu-ray Forum

aesnakes · 02-10-2009, 05:55 AM

This was a great link in someones signature
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIf8HLZK6a8 all you need is a $12

Why are Monster marketing these cables as "Gas injected"?

and

Does anyone else know any big brand names that over charge but don't perform?

The only reason I have a "Monster Power center" is that I bought it for $100 instead of the $700 it was listed for I would have gone Panamax.... I have "Monster 1000 HDMI Cables and Optical Cables" Because I had them through them in for $60 total with my TV purchase. Otherwise I wouldn't own anything monster....its just like Bose whole lot of talk, whole lot of marketing...that's it.

Santeria · 02-10-2009, 06:17 AM

because their marketing skills that attract the average uneducated consumer who knows zilch about HT equipment.

its in every industry!

also because brand name means a lot to consumers.

theyll choose a water bottle made by Nike that does the same thing as a walmart one just cause theres a nike symbol on it. for an extreme example..

and also... the mindset comes in for price. When u pay big your mind self consciously tells u since it costs a lot it must be quality. the same goes for if u pay less u expect less. as the saying goes " u get what you pay for" but for big names sometimes that is not the case!

Canada · 02-10-2009, 05:34 PM

Bose I went to my local hi fi shop and listened to some B&W's which for the lower end of there line is going to cost me the same for speakers as a Bose Life Style Home theater system. B&W probably have to be some of the most affordable Hi end speakers if you look at the 600 line.

02-10-2009, 05:55 AM	#1
aesnakes Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:North Vancouver Home Theater Gallery:36 Blu-ray collection:38	what brand names to watch out for? This was a great link in someones signature http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIf8HLZK6a8 all you need is a $12 Why are Monster marketing these cables as "Gas injected"? and Does anyone else know any big brand names that over charge but don't perform? The only reason I have a "Monster Power center" is that I bought it for $100 instead of the $700 it was listed for I would have gone Panamax.... I have "Monster 1000 HDMI Cables and Optical Cables" Because I had them through them in for $60 total with my TV purchase. Otherwise I wouldn't own anything monster....its just like Bose whole lot of talk, whole lot of marketing...that's it.

02-10-2009, 06:17 AM	#2
Santeria Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:20 Trading Score:4	because their marketing skills that attract the average uneducated consumer who knows zilch about HT equipment. its in every industry! also because brand name means a lot to consumers. theyll choose a water bottle made by Nike that does the same thing as a walmart one just cause theres a nike symbol on it. for an extreme example.. and also... the mindset comes in for price. When u pay big your mind self consciously tells u since it costs a lot it must be quality. the same goes for if u pay less u expect less. as the saying goes " u get what you pay for" but for big names sometimes that is not the case!

02-10-2009, 05:34 PM	#3
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	Bose I went to my local hi fi shop and listened to some B&W's which for the lower end of there line is going to cost me the same for speakers as a Bose Life Style Home theater system. B&W probably have to be some of the most affordable Hi end speakers if you look at the 600 line.

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