Tidal Speakers owners

Focalfan - You are certainly entitled to your opinion. It is my opinion that Jörn has not crossed the line into advertising.

As far as being a member of a "cult," I have never even heard a speaker from Tidal.

Bryon

Focalfan,

It is entirely appropriate and acceptable provided the manufacturer identifies themselves.

Sadly many reviewers have monetary interest in equipment (getting a special deal on a demo item) and do not make these conflicts of interest well known.

At least with a manufacturer or dealer we know to take everything with a pinch of salt.

Frankly, I liked what Jorn said. His statements about the principles he uses to design speakers was very helpful. I am actually more interested in Tidal now that they are claiming to have a solid design philosophy based on neutrality instead of the usual techno-babble BS that you hear from so many manufacturers (you know special materials, special cryogenic treatments - blah-di-blah).

I would add that Tidal are sticking their neck out by designing to neutrality as EVERYONE knows that a "smilie EQ" on a speaker will sell. All you need do is

1) above all make it look good (as though it is brimming with technology) and
2) give it plenty of bass and bit of zing in the treble

... and there you go "boom boom tizz" sells better than anything else (it would be unfair to single out Wilson or B&W but the market leaders in high end all know that this is true because impressive sound wins in a demo most of the time).

Focalfan, I for one appreciate Jorn taking his time chiming in sharing his insight and experiences with Tidal users, after all, it is what this thread is about, thus appropriate. Curiously though, out of your few posts here at Gon, I noticed mostly were attacks on Tidal, you seem to have something going against them.

focalfan....why don't you read the title of the forum again..obviously you don't understand the meaning of the word ' owners'...nobody on this forum cares what you think about tidal speakers...we all love them....we, as owners, are no more a 'cult' then porsche owners are a cult for liking their porsches.you like focal speakers...that's great..go find a 'focal forum' to infest.