Phase Technology speakers - Page 17

Originally Posted by todd1010

thanks for the update, I'd like to see/hear more about the HTIB as I have a friend that's looking for something along this line and he was thinking about getting a Bose satellite system. I told him to not waste his money.

Originally Posted by TDI Driver


Now for the big news. Pricing is going way up on February 1 across the board (and I mean way up on some). If Phase Tech was on your short list, get out there now and save some money!

That's all I got for now. Enjoy your weekend, everyone!

Originally Posted by GangGreenD

Hi Jason,

Can you give us updates on the new MSRP's for the Premier and Velocity lines? I am looking to upgrade to soon and would like to know the numbers for comparison.

Thanks in advance,

Nick

Originally Posted by Solon-HD Install

Here's the new MSRP Pricing effective Feb. 1, 2010:

Premiere Collection -
PC 0.5 = $543 ea
PC 1.5 = $630 ea
PC 3.5 = $1,150 ea
PC 33.5 = $685 ea
PC 9.5 = $1,775 ea
PC Surround = $788 ea

Phase Velocity Series -
V-4 = $375 ea
V-6 = $465 ea
V-8 = $520 ea
V-10 = $635 ea
V-12 = $910 ea
V Surround = $463 ea

I hope this info helps.
These are fantastic sounding speakers for movies and music.
If you are close to NE Ohio, I can certainly help you with the pricing.

Jack

Originally Posted by TDI Driver

Hi Nick,

Sorry for not responding earlier, but thanks to Jack @ Solon-HD (no affiliation even though we're in the same state, in case anyone was wondering) the price increase has been posted.

In other developments, MSE Audio released a new Phase Tech full line brochure, and I was surprised to see the absence of two Velocity models, the V8 and V12. While the V8, in my opinion, was not the best speaker in this familiy, the V12 was a very good seller for us. Because of a misprint in the full line brochure, I e-mailed MSE to inform them and to inquire about the V8 and V12. They confirmed that both the V8 and V12 have been discontinued.

Other models not in the new catalog include the Arte on-wall and HV Series subwoofers. The HV800 was to get replaced anyway, but so far there has been no more information on its replacement or the CineMicro HTiB.

One last change. Phase Tech models are now shipping from MSE HQ in Overland Park, KS.

Again, sorry for not getting back in for a while. I'm not as active around here as I used to be. Thanks to Solon-HD for the assist.

Hope everyone is well, and happy listening!

Best,
Jason

Originally Posted by Thomd73

Holy Crap. Those are huge price increases. $700 for a pair of V4's? Is that right? That is their budget line. How can they expect to compete with the other brands out there?

Originally Posted by Thomd73

. . . In my opinion it is time to drop the whole Velocity series. They're six years in the running now.

Originally Posted by TDI Driver

Your reaction is about the same mine was when this news came down. My rep and I had a very lengthy conversation on PT pricing themselves out of competition. According to the heads at MSE, they were losing a considerable amount of money with Velocity, even though prices have been incrementally increased since their release. Our point was that if you're losing that much on a line, discontinue it. For us as dealers, we've taken a good look at our numbers and have decided to cut retail pricing on PT speakers in the store in order to maintain their competitiveness and still make our necessary margins. Some models, though, we can't cut enough to get their pricing in line.



I may be letting something out of the bag I shouldn't, but according to my rep there is to be a new line, replacing Velocity, debuting at CEDIA this year.

Originally Posted by Thomd73

It sounds like the economies of scale, bad economy, and the fact that Phase Tech manufactures and assembles everything here in the US has finally caught up with them. It may be time to move some of the operations overseas to cut down on cost. Companies often need to increase prices when their volumes are in decline. The end result is that the dealers margins are getting squeezed as you try to keep the product attractive to your customer base. If they don't sell you have to do whats best for your business and drop them.

And yes, if the velocity line is no longer profitable they should have dropped it long ago.

Great, that's only five months away.

Originally Posted by Thomd73

BTW MSE has a pretty informative Facebook page for product updates

Originally Posted by todd1010

thanks for the update, I'd like to see/hear more about the HTIB as I have a friend that's looking for something along this line and he was thinking about getting a Bose satellite system. I told him to not waste his money.

Originally Posted by pottscb

Hey guys,
A great alternative for a HTiB is the Phase Tech Teatro PC-3.0 and surrounds with a budget receiver. I just reviewed these over at hometheaterhifi.com and loved them (still using them until they make me return them). With relatively few shortcomings and great performance on both movies and music, they're hard to beat in their price class (though as with any speakers you must use surrounds for true "surround sound"). Their matchng sub is also no slouch. OK, I'll see if the link will post, if not, its still on the main page.

Originally Posted by Pat M


You definitely cann't go wrong with Phase Technology product.

Originally Posted by todd1010

I'm still LOVING the sound on my 2 channel Phase Technology PC 3.1 Series II.

I like them so much I'm considering getting the newer versions which are the PC 3.5's.

I recently blew a voice coil on one of mine and drove over to Phase Technology to pick it up. I was immediately drawn to the 9.5's sitting in the lobby and had to hear them.

Originally Posted by Thomd73

They allowed for an auditiom at the manufacturer? Pretty cool! What gear did they have them hooked up to?