Tech That Flopped!

I think that the technology of electric cars is far beyond a niche any more, and it was the tech I was more interested in than the brands.

Best,

E

So one technology that has absolutely not flopped (even if not implemented consistently) are Beryllium domes.

It's rare, but multiple driver and speaker manufacturers have jumped on that bandwagon. Speaker makers include:

Focal
Magico
TAD
Yamaha (long ago)

While drivers from Scanspeak, SB, Radian, Seas are available over the counter, and without a hazmat suit. There have also been fake Be tweeters, and "alloys" which are basically everything but Be still available through china. The immitation is kind of proof that this is not a flop.

E

Erik,

There are hybrid Camry's. Teslas are much more than just electric cars. Few will own them. Does that make them any less fine automobiles or less significant?

I just can't grab the significance of the argument. Sorry.

Dave

Success in terms of popularity often means mediocrity in terms of performance. 

I think mass market appeal in technology and success is not always an indication of quality or even good sound. Magnepan comes to mind. Planar speakers are not mass market success products but they have held their own for many years and to many people.... sound fantastic. Horn speakers are still around and have many, many fans. The low power matching to tube amps produce, to a great many audiophiles, enduring great sound. In another audio technology, what about record albums? Is that an enduring mass market technology? I guess so but they were in danger of fading out of mass market favor.
The best technology does not always succeed, but perhaps the successful marketing pushes technology into favor among the masses. I think really good technology will prevail, as a general rules, even if it has to wait to be accepted. It will need some successful marketing/advertising though....