Synergistic calls out Audioholics

dletch2 - The whole basis is that Gene’s actions were intentionally done to influence SR’s business relationships. It’s a different area of the law from a libel claim. It doesn't focus on the "truth" of the matter but the motive behind the actions. 

I read one of the AGoners say he "snuck around and swapped this or swapped that to PROVE" how people were so gullible. THAT NEVER happened, EVER. NO one would let anyone near their gear for that.. NO ONE, pure and simple a BIG FAT LIE. BTW that guy quit posting, too.

No, but in my limited experience, he did post a video with recordings where he claimed a clear "audible" difference with HFTs and without.

Guess where he placed one of the HFTs?  Right next to the microphone. Not a foot away, I mean right next to it. Perhaps that was ignorance, but obviously that is going to impact what the microphone records. Someone analyzed it and showed a clear level difference from it.

Been to a demo once, and definite coaching on hearing changes, but I won't fault him, as that is common at audio shows, and county fair product sales.

sbayne398 posts04-16-2021 12:09pmdletch2 - The whole basis is that Gene's actions were intentionally done to influence SR's business relationships. It's a different area of the law from a libel claim.

Which again, is just like every time an activist group contacts companies and tries to get them to pull advertising or otherwise stop their business relationship with another entity. How often do you see those activist groups getting sued? The answer is never, except when they use false claims.


Tell me one company that does not attempt to influence their customers relationships with their competitors?  Heck, if it was as simple as that, virtual all competitive advertising would be banned. Remember the old Apple/Microsoft ads?   However, there is a fine line, and whether it was crossed, would be for the courts. We are not going to resolve that here. Personally, I see actions on both their parts that could get them into legal trouble. That is why it is always best to behave as a professional.

dletch2 - When Gene contacted SR’s dealers and distributors directly that is when it became actionable. Nothing to do with advertising, being an "activist" or arguing on chat boards.

This reminds me of the time Hasbro called out Mattel to measure their toys, except that was big league, this one very minor.