Focal/Naim sold to Barco.

[sidvee]

Focal and Naim's New Owner Has a 2028 Deadline That Puts Entire Product Lines at Risk

The products that built these brands' reputations are the likeliest casualties.

www.headphonesty.com

Not sure how this is going to pan out.

Cheers,
Sid

 

[insane79]

Well Focal/Naim is dying lately. So not surprised.

 

[Passive_audio_enthusiast]

Focal and Naim's New Owner Has a 2028 Deadline That Puts Entire Product Lines at Risk

The products that built these brands' reputations are the likeliest casualties.

www.headphonesty.com

Not sure how this is going to pan out.

Cheers,
Sid

It went well for Sennheiser and Harman group, so let's hope it turns out good.

 

[reignofchaos]

Focal still sells a bit. Naim is but a shadow of its former self. Not surprised they are getting sold.

 

[COOLDUDE7808]

Naim gets good reviews , but in India - the markup is very huge and not a a good value proposition at that price .
But their UK prices are reasonable . So seems like they are not doing well at home too

 

[jigarpatel]

Hope new owner keeps Naim's house sound alive.

Using Naim Integrated from last 5 years, very happy with it.

 

[efernand1]

Focal and Naim's New Owner Has a 2028 Deadline That Puts Entire Product Lines at Risk

The products that built these brands' reputations are the likeliest casualties.

www.headphonesty.com

Not sure how this is going to pan out.

Cheers,
Sid

Thanks for sharing.

Wondering how warranty claims would be entertained or handled as was planning to buy Focal Sib Evo just to try out........

 

[square_wave]

Here in the UK too, Naim has stiff competition. Their value proposition is not so great as you go up the ladder. Too many new brands who offer competitive or even better quality at lower prices. Their costly upgrade paths are not really appreciated by many unless they are hard core Naim fans. Focal sells to certain type of listener. And they love them.

 

[insane79]

Thanks for sharing.

Wondering how warranty claims would be entertained or handled as was planning to buy Focal Sib Evo just to try out........

Shouldn't be an issue as their Distributors in India will be AK International only, no Distributor in India wants to touch Focal/Naim.

Alot of Distributors have burnt their hands with Focal in India. In the past the brand was changing Distributors in India every year