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Omega speakers -- mostly sold out, all the time?

I've always been curious about Omega speakers, especially because I have tube amps.

It seems that whenever I go to their website, most of their products have a SOLD OUT banner across the speaker.

Does anyone know the backstory with Omega? Are they a company in trouble? Why would a company be mostly sold out for most models, most of the time?

I ask this respectfully and with genuine affection for a boutique builder like Omega.

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hilde45 OP
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@jl35 Hadn't seen that on Salk site. Of course, two bad websites don't make a good one. ;-) 

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jl35
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usually the Salk website has 1 or 2 speakers listed as available, I’m guessing it’s not a website issue, but that mostly speakers are made to order...lots of small manufacturers simply cannot afford to have a storeroom full of gear waiting to sell...

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jayctoy
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Omega does not changes as much as Tekton though.

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oddiofyl
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I have respect for any mfg that halts orders when they are busy or there is a parts shortage.   If someone really wants an Omega speaker they are likely to check back 

Decware is laughing all the way to the bank with over $500k in deposits.   

Decware builds about 650 - 700 units a year,  the wait list is 2200 deep,  that is over 3 years 

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rar1
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I know Louis and have owned 4 different Omega speaker models over the last 20 years.  The Super 7 Mk II are my personal favorites.

Rather than guess as to what his business model may or may not be, call him.  He builds to order for the most part.  

He is as good as they come in this industry.  If there is a match for you, great!

Rich 

   

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