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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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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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hilde45 OP
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Rather than guess as to what his business model may or may not be, call him. He builds to order for the most part.

I may. I am not shy about sending an email. This is a post trying to understand his business model, in part. That’s allowed, I assume, on the forum. (Not every post is an end user seeking personal advice in the form of a general comment, but thanks for what you’re probably thinking is the nudge you think I need.) Sometimes a forum post is a general comment.

My general conclusion, then, is that it’s odd to have a website where everything is sold out, most of the time; where everyone who wants a speaker is best off ignoring the website. Maybe it leaves people wanting more if they think he has no inventory.

corelli
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@hilde45   

I called Louis over a year ago.  Long story short, he custom made me a pair of Super 7 MkII's in Padauk veneer to match my Erhard Ray SET.  It took several months.  I regret sending Louis a grumpy email on the delay.  After the speakers arrived and a brief listen, I sent him an apology for my email.  

These speakers are wonderful paired with a small SET.  The cabinetry, the  matched veneers are just beautiful.  Well worth the wait.  

Moral of the story.  You may not like his business model, but the loss may more likely be yours, not his.

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