New MOFI speaker (Andrew Jones)

So, are you implying that although the sound heard at audio shows is probably as great as they say but can't be replicated down the line like virtually every other speaker (or any type of audio gear) has since time immemorial because it's made in China (like a lot of audio gear)?

Andrew Jones came clean at the very beginning of this as to why it's made in China and he's using the same facilities and contacts that've served him well for the last 20 years, ensuring quality. If it were made anywhere else the asking price would be around $8,000. 

Also, I don't know of anyone who's in any kind of business that isn't doing so for anything other than a profit. It's the nature of running a business. Nice detective work there, Marlowe. 

As for iPhone and computers being throw away items and not luxuries, you lost your argument right there and then and should have stated that at the beginning so no one would have wasted anymore time reading your mini rant.

All the best,
Nonoise

@nonoise   Thx for taking your time to reply.  HEA is a niche market unlike mainstream consumer items like computers, i Phones and televisions ect. I can't speak for everyone but many do not consider these luxury items. Some of us want our audio equipment made in countries with a proven track record of quality control. Several companies like Sonus Faber and Krell have moved out of China due to QC issues which have to a small degree tarnished the brand. Quad has lost some sales and reputation due to the 2812/2912 not being reliable. If made in China audio components meet your standards fine but some of us uphold to a higher standard.

@dayglow , I guess someone had better notify Tannoy, who's been having their top line cabinets made in China for more than a few decades now.

ahhh, the evil profit motive... mustn't have any of that now....

"Gauche boxes"... Really? @dayglow