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2/27/13 at 9:08pm
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post #19172 of 19475
2/28/13 at 7:35am
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Epik Legend for sale. $300 plus shipping from 93063 (So Cal). Approx 9 mo old. Never had a problem. PM if interested.

vardo

Just saw your classfied ad. It says you have an Empire for sale. Are you selling an Empire or a Legend??

If its the Empire consider it sold.
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post #19173 of 19475
2/28/13 at 5:00pm
An Epik Legend. I stupidly put Empire in the ad.

vardo
Edited by vardo - 2/28/13 at 5:50pm
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post #19174 of 19475
3/1/13 at 4:49am
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An Epik Legend. I stupidly put Empire in the ad.

vardo

not really...that's a way to get more calls, and now you have a fighting chance on trying to sell the legend to someone. i don't think you subconsiously put in Empire one bit.
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post #19175 of 19475
3/1/13 at 6:26am
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not really...that's a way to get more calls, and now you have a fighting chance on trying to sell the legend to someone. i don't think you subconsiously put in Empire one bit.

We never get tired of conspiracy theories, do we.
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post #19176 of 19475
3/1/13 at 4:43pm
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not really...that's a way to get more calls, and now you have a fighting chance on trying to sell the legend to someone. i don't think you subconsiously put in Empire one bit.

Not really, for some reason I always get the Legend mixed up with the Empire. I don't know why (stupidity?). I feel like a real idiot
because I had to respond to over 15 emails, apologizing for my idiotic error.


Also, for what it's worth, I got this quote from another web site.....take with a grain of salt. Mods, you can delete this if need be :


"To put all of your concerns to rest. I have been frustrated with the communication or lack there of coming from Chat at Epik. This led me to doubt the stability of the company. I did get in touch with Chad today and found out that they are extremely healthy. He sincerely appologized to me for not getting back with me and the rest of you. He has been working crazy hours and traveling to finalize parts. ALL of the subs are made in house by hand and the holiday sale was 5 times more than expected. It will be a couple months before product is ready to order, but he is very excited and will be introducing VERY SERIOUS NO HOLDS BARRED subs going forward while keeping the price very reasonable. He told me he sincerely appologizes and would do a better job communicating with the public".
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post #19177 of 19475
3/2/13 at 1:05pm
I feel for you guys that are having troubles with your epik. I hope for the best.

This does seem like a suspiciously long hiatus for any business, really. But speculation is currently without merit, some people have talked with him and until he's fled the country--anything is possible.

My 2 Empires are still rocking. My girl hit one with our Kirby and knocked the Epik sticker off it, but it was refastened and seems to be holding.

My amps don't get anything above warm. I use them for music and home theater and have a wonderful experience.

The current debacle certainly would color my decision to consider Epik for an upgrade, if one were available in the future.
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post #19178 of 19475
3/2/13 at 1:23pm
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not really...that's a way to get more calls, and now you have a fighting chance on trying to sell the legend to someone. i don't think you subconsiously put in Empire one bit.

Not really, for some reason I always get the Legend mixed up with the Empire. I don't know why (stupidity?). I feel like a real idiot
because I had to respond to over 15 emails, apologizing for my idiotic error.


Also, for what it's worth, I got this quote from another web site.....take with a grain of salt. Mods, you can delete this if need be :


"To put all of your concerns to rest. I have been frustrated with the communication or lack there of coming from Chat at Epik. This led me to doubt the stability of the company. I did get in touch with Chad today and found out that they are extremely healthy. He sincerely appologized to me for not getting back with me and the rest of you. He has been working crazy hours and traveling to finalize parts. ALL of the subs are made in house by hand and the holiday sale was 5 times more than expected. It will be a couple months before product is ready to order, but he is very excited and will be introducing VERY SERIOUS NO HOLDS BARRED subs going forward while keeping the price very reasonable. He told me he sincerely appologizes and would do a better job communicating with the public".

It was posted here too..
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post #19179 of 19475
3/2/13 at 2:35pm
Yes it was....as a Legend. I honestly do not need the money from the sale of a Legend, or an Empire. (Lucky that way).
I 'm sitting here, at the desktop, and there is a perfectly good Legend over in the corner, going to waste. I just purchased
2 PSA XV-15's, and trying to justify money to buy a third one (null at listening position). So I'm in this thread and
put the Legend up for sale in this thread. 10 min later I go to create an add, and like an idiot put in Empire instead
of Legend in the ad.. (I know, interesting story). rolleyes.gif

Vardo
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post #19180 of 19475
3/4/13 at 10:56am
I am interestd in both Empires if there still for sale, just wonderng how much your asking, i live in Norh Georgia.

Frank
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post #19181 of 19475
3/4/13 at 5:24pm
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I am interestd in both Empires if there still for sale, just wonderng how much your asking, i live in Norh Georgia.

Frank

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post #19182 of 19475
3/5/13 at 4:55am
Keep the faith, the new subs are gonna be awesome!!
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post #19183 of 19475
3/5/13 at 7:48am
If anyone around Ohio/Michigan is looking for an Empire mine is in the classifieds.

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1461621/epik-empire-for-sale

Only reason I'm thinking of selling is because I accidentally wandered into the DIY section and now I think I need to build my own sub :-D
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post #19184 of 19475
3/7/13 at 8:27am
does anybody know when these new subs are coming out? i called Chad, but i can't seem to get ahold of him.
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post #19185 of 19475
3/7/13 at 9:52am
I would think that it would be after he gets enough funds together to meet minimum order requirements for the drivers and amps plus whatever materials are needed to construct the cabinets (assuming that's still going to be done in-house). Then I would assume he needs to find a new place to do this all in unless he's still paying the lease. So, I guess it all depends on what kind of a job he hooked himself up with in the mean time and how much he can save towards that end.
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post #19186 of 19475
3/7/13 at 1:14pm
Just talked to Chad, he has amps for replacement. He said no one is calling him, but he has been in and out as well. He asked that anyone who needs one give him a call or send him an email. He's ready to get people's subs back up and thumping.
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post #19187 of 19475
3/7/13 at 3:02pm
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Just talked to Chad, he has amps for replacement. He said no one is calling him, but he has been in and out as well. He asked that anyone who needs one give him a call or send him an email. He's ready to get people's subs back up and thumping.

FWIW, when I had my empire, I had FAR greater success when I called him as opposed to email.
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post #19188 of 19475
3/8/13 at 12:04am
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FWIW, when I had my empire, I had FAR greater success when I called him as opposed to email.
To be successful, buisinesses need to recognize that voice communication is increasingly less favored with younger consumers. If a business provides several means of contacting them, then it must be equally diligent in responding to all inquiries in a timely fashion.
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post #19189 of 19475
3/8/13 at 3:55am
Eager to see what he has in his pipeline.
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post #19190 of 19475
3/8/13 at 7:12am
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Just talked to Chad, ... He said no one is calling him, ....

Does anyone really wonder why? They are irrelevant anymore, with crappy customer service, and no product to sell to boot.

Why would anyone want to risk a dime on this guy, when we have top notch suppliers locally in Seaton and JTR, who actually have the ability and interest in responding to their customers in a timely basis, instead of coming up with cockamaimy excuses months later after another self-imposed exile. I'm going to be meeting with Mark at the show today, and hopefully get some guidance on the Terraform XL. It's between a pair of those or a pair of the Captivator 2's, or even perhaps a couple of Orbit Shifters.

Even if Epik has something that could even get close to this level of performance, which they don't by a long shot, how can you possibly trust the guys track record over the last couple of years?

Imho, I wish him well, but I've had one to many emails and calls left unreturned, and I just can't support that kind of nonsense. I'm voting my dollars somewhere else this time.

Sad to see...
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post #19191 of 19475
3/8/13 at 7:53am
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Imho, I wish him well, but I've had one to many emails and calls left unreturned, and I just can't support that kind of nonsense. I'm voting my dollars somewhere else this time.

Sad to see...

That's impossible, Chad said no one is calling him. LOL
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post #19192 of 19475
3/10/13 at 2:15pm
Question for u guys. How would a epik legend perform as a bass module? Sort of like the mbm-12. I will pair it with the epik conquest.

Sent from the TermiNOTEr! ;-)
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post #19193 of 19475
3/10/13 at 6:20pm
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Originally Posted by gilbertma View Post

Wow, this Legend looks pretty cool. I wonder how a single Legend would work paired up with my Conquest? The Legend could handle the quality midbass that the Conquest does ok with, but a sealed sub does so much better. The Conquest could do the earthquake stuff that smaller subs struggle with. Hmmm ...... this combo could be very complimentary.


I would also like to know if you ever paired the Legend with your Conquest?
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post #19194 of 19475
3/14/13 at 2:26am
My Empire's amp went out after 6 months tops. Lsound in the EU replaced it promptly, their service is simply legendary.

8 months with the new amp and going strong, it does get quite warm if left in standby mode, but when it is working, it stays cool, even when watching 5 star bass movies at reference levels for the full two hours. Barely breaks a sweat. And it is a facking great sub, I love it, I have it paired with another sealed B&W sub and the two work well together.

Lsound stopped doing business with Epik last year because, and I quote "it is just too difficult doing business with the guy"...so he lost his only EU distributor because of poor CS.

Chad is shooting himself in the foot. I certainly love my sub, but when it comes time to replace it, I won't be giving my hard-earned money to Epik (and even if I wanted to, he burned bridges with his only EU distributor, who has a sterling reputation Europe wide for classy service).
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post #19195 of 19475
3/14/13 at 6:01am
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My Empire's amp went out after 6 months tops. Lsound in the EU replaced it promptly, their service is simply legendary.

8 months with the new amp and going strong, it does get quite warm if left in standby mode, but when it is working, it stays cool, even when watching 5 star bass movies at reference levels for the full two hours. Barely breaks a sweat. And it is a facking great sub, I love it, I have it paired with another sealed B&W sub and the two work well together.

Lsound stopped doing business with Epik last year because, and I quote "it is just too difficult doing business with the guy"...so he lost his only EU distributor because of poor CS.

Chad is shooting himself in the foot. I certainly love my sub, but when it comes time to replace it, I won't be giving my hard-earned money to Epik (and even if I wanted to, he burned bridges with his only EU distributor, who has a sterling reputation Europe wide for classy service).
Two steps forward and 8 steps back. That has been Epik's business through out the years. He never gets the customer service part of his business. I can see why Lsound stopped doing business with Epik.
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post #19196 of 19475
3/17/13 at 9:16am
Took about a week for the amp to get to me, he paid shipping both ways too. It works just as good as when I first got it.
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post #19197 of 19475
3/17/13 at 2:01pm
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Originally Posted by ComptonHPD View Post

Took about a week for the amp to get to me, he paid shipping both ways too. It works just as good as when I first got it.

congrats...i'm glad the very unpredictable warranty coverage worked out for you. I would say you are one of the lucky ones.
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post #19198 of 19475
3/17/13 at 9:08pm
Come on Chad, let's see those new subs...
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post #19199 of 19475
3/17/13 at 10:05pm
Who's Chad?
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post #19200 of 19475
3/18/13 at 12:04am
The owner of epik
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