Most overrated audio manufacturers?

I know Vandersteen(1/2/3) owners could care less what I think. The reason I posted was not to bash Vandersteen Audio but to let potential buyers know there are better options at each price point(1150/2400/4500). The 2Ce Signature has the reputation of being a giant killer which IMO is an outdated assessment. I have stated before the Vandersteen 5A(currently carbon) is a great last purchase type speaker, so we know what Vandersteen is capable of. I have not heard the Quatro or Treo speakers so I don't know if there is a "trickle down" effect with these models. Lastly I think Vandersteen needs to update(if they value sound over profit) there entry level offerings to deserve the "giant killer" status.

Well I'm in deep trouble here, I think the 802D is the most underrated speaker, and the most undeservedly bagged speaker in the world, and I'm astounded on a daily basis just how good the MXR/KXR combination is.
Final comment I found the 2CE to be amazing, and couldn't believe the price, at a time I was enthralled by my CLS2z's.
So in conclusion most of my favourite brands have been listed as overrated!! big big trouble I must be tone deaf and deluded :)

I can easily put my Aerial 10t against Vandy 5a. I haven't heard 7's yet, but kinda have the same feeling that they won't be upto par for the money. 1c is probably their best model in terms of price per performance, but the rest is total 'rest'.

Everybody HELLO!!!!!

Something's worth whatever the buyer pays for it, right? And something's worth whatever joy the listener gets out of it.

Are Bose overrated? Not really. For millions of Americans, they represent a comfortable level of fidelity for what they cost. Same for B&W or ML. Most people don't care about tubes or IC's or how fast a speaker is. They want sound that fulfills them.

And like any devoted hobbyists, we're nitpicking through gravel to find the perfect rock.

I think a better question is:

Some underrated audio manufacturers?

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