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Underwood Hifi / Underwood Wally...

I sometimes receive e-mail blasts from this seller/retailer.  This online retailer seem to handle many brands of various audio components, some with some name recognition, some with none.  All products are advertised with screaming discounts and cable giveaways (is this a red flag?). 

Some of the brands like GAS and LSA, seem to go back quite some years.  I am trying to understand how this business works and whether it is reputable for selling solid gear.  Or is this like some retailers that buy up old defunct trademarks then sources gear from cheap contract suppliers that make stuff at low cost, cutting corners with quality?

Would appreciate any insight or customer experiences.  There are a number of items that could be of interest to me as I upgrade my two channel system but I can't help but be somewhat wary.
troidelover1499
hleeid
219 posts
 
I am still somewhat new to this hobby and have purchased several times from Underwood.  Never any issues.

Each time I spoke with Walter was a mini education for me.
Walter is very gracious with his time and knowledge.

Definitely worth reaching out to him.


bjesien
1,259 posts
 
Way back when I joined this forum he was really well known for modding gear. Unison was one brand that he would completely overhaul. I called him with a question about an amp a couple years ago had a great conversation about global exchange rates, real estate, inventory management, etc. He told me about his early passion for modding gear but just had too much going on with the business or businesses. Seems like a hard working guy.
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woodsage
74 posts
 
I guess his 100% Positive Feedback score of 13,584 is not sufficient data to answer your question?

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dill
2,476 posts
 
Spot on woodsage and has been a member here for 21 years.
disc
108 posts
 
Walter is a great resource.  I’m very happy with my LSA-10 speakers. My sense is his business model is based on selling (or owning) product lines he personally views as solid, and cutting retailing, advertising and, for some products, manufacturing costs to provide excellent value.  
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