Just saw all this. I'm a Quad 57 owner. Never worked with Wayne. The poster above is correct: The US healthcare system is a disgrace. So many go bankrupt when the cards turn.
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I’d also suggest you don’t date American women if you think that gives you the right to stereotype American attitudes!!!
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How dare you?? I’m so glad you tried to help Wayne with his old Honda. I could have bought him 10 Hondas with the money he stole from me! Let your socialist medicine take care of addicts like Wayne, and watch your money go down the drain trying to help this poor soul! I won’t criticize our Canadian friends, I suggest you do the same!!!
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I was looking for information regarding Wayne and found this tread.
I am very sorry that Wayne lived in the U.S. Wayne had suffered from fainting spells for a period due to an undiagnosed heart condition. He had no money to access medical care and eventually those fainting spells lead to a major heart attack.
As I understand it, the lack of oxygen to his brain had a cumulative effect, along with the massive damage from the ultimate heart attack.
I spoke to him months after the heart attack. His medical bills were crippling and he had no money for the follow up therapy he should have received. I tried to help him with various issues he had with his very old Honda, but I could tell he was in terrible shape, mentally, emotionally and especially financially.
If he lived in Canada he would have simply walked into any hospital, or rode in an ambulance for free, and would have been taken care of and eventually walked out with no money owing. Wayne would also have been able to access free therapy for his brain injury due to oxygen starvation.
I find the cold hearted comments about his character rather deplorable but also stereotypical of American attitudes I ran into when I dated a lady in Texas. I was taken aback many times by people's attitudes about rights to medical care and their fellow citizens.
It makes me very sad to hear of Wayne's struggles having become insurmountable and that he became homeless over a basic thing like a heart attack that most people in the rest of the developed world would have not comprehension of.
I am so sorry this was the way a talented person would experience life when he needed help.
RIP, Wayne.
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RIP Wayne. For a time you served Quad fans well. And then for a time.... many struggles and much suffering. It is clear you were a troubled soul and that this life was not easy. It is also sad that so many folks that once supported your work not treated well in the end and were abandoned. But it is also clear that in your own way you were very talented and at one time had many supporters and fans. Truly, RIP
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This is very sad news. RIP Wayne. |
Hi everyone sorry to see all
the negative about Wayne. I just came across this post looking for information on Wayne. I know he left a bunch of people in bad spots regarding money, I would be pissed off also. He struggled with health and other issues for many years but he loved making awesome quads. Wayne passed away a few weeks ago, we are not sure of what exactly yet, as he was homeless and found. I was looking for an obituary when I found this post. He was a really close friend of mine a long time ago and I truly loved the guy. He had really hard struggles for the last 15 + years. Rest In Peace Wayne. And sorry everyone just wanted you all to know. |
If anyone knows of Wayne’s possible location or any other info, please pass it on so that I can forward to my attorney. Thanks |
I’m glad that you can remember him well? I, on the other hand, cannot! After being conned out of over 30k, this man is a criminal! There is a lot more to the story of my many attempts to help him financially. I suspect he also had substance issues in the last decade or more. If that was the case, it’s no wonder the money kept disappearing. |
Years ago I bought a set of refurbished Quads from Wayne. Quite an uncomfortable and strange experience. I ended up paying nearly 6 K for them. It took almost 3 yrs, and I never knew if and when they would show up. Then one day, the did, unexpected, after many, many, strange emails and excuses.
And they sounded great!
I sold them relatively cheap (3.5K) just because I overpaid, and that was on me. The speakers themselves were outstanding, just limited, as all ESL 57's are. Kind of a "one person speaker" due to the limited sound stage.
For a while, Wayne kept emailing me and wanting money for various bizzare and sundry uses, but finally he stopped.
He made a wonderful speaker, sometimes overcharged, but I will remember him well. I hope that he is OK
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That's a shame. I spoke with him in March, 2018 about buying a set of custom QUAD's. He spoke of his poor health, and mentioned how he was so far behind. Since I live in the next city over (1.5 hours away), I set up a time to go see and listen to his work. But when the day came for me to visit, he didn't answer his phone, or tell me his address to visit. I thought that was quite odd, and I was irritated, to say the least. Then, one day about a year or two ago, I got a call from him, and he left a message asking if I was still interested in a custom set. I didn't answer the phone, nor did I return his call, because of his previous inconsistencies. I'm sorry to hear about others' misfortunes; I hope that he's able to work through this and make everyone whole. |
After many years of sending Wayne more and more money to try to build a custom triple, I am out over 30k! Many years ago, he did such nice work. I unfortunately commissioned him based on his past, and just kept pouring money in to a black hole. I have an attorney, but they cannot locate him as of yet. Such a shame after all the help I gave him over the years and the trust. I kept believing he would pull it together, and now I have nothing to show for it. |
Reviving this thread because I'm $3000 out, and have been for three years, waiting for PK to send me a restored set of 6 ESL57 panels. The last I heard from him was May 2019 (with the familiar promise of 'just a few more days my friend'). ....Was wondering if he is still active. Any recent news?
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Don't be too hard on him nobody wants a heart attack. The last I heard from him was April 2018. PK if you're still around I wish you well. |
Wow, what a ridiculous and reprehensible attitude and statement. He’s not just financially bankrupt, but ethically and morally as well. Shame on him! |
I got this from him July 2017, I'm out $6500
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I apologize...the company is virtually bankrupt I have no possible
means of sending you a refund...if you can move on *per say*, eventually
they will show up....the heart attacks put me way to far behind....i
can't catch up fast anymore...its gonna be a slower process than I
thought. Pk
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Wayne rebuilt my 57s back in 2005, then again in 2012. The first time he had them for 2 months. The last time he had them for nearly 2 years! He did a fantastic job but never again. |
Word is Wayne is in very poor health. Kent McCollum at Electrostatic Solutions is THE Quad guy now. |
Wayne's reputation seems to get worse with every passing minute. I hope he doesnt owe you money or work on a pair of Quads. Shame because he really knows his stuff. |
Cut this dude loose and move on asap.
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