Invention Audio is a "problematic" case.
I first met Sandeep at the first Bangalore shows and was impressed with his bookshelf setup. In my book it was one of the best rooms at the show. A few years later he showcased a Kaiser Kawero knock off that was good but had issues with bass in the room as many shows do. My next interaction was at Munich 2017 where he displayed a similar/same setup but this time got a lot of positive feedback from show visitors. In short the guy knows good sound and has gained exposure over the years.
The problem with Invention Audio for me has been in their pricing - especially after Munich. His reference setup at the Bangalore show was about 6L which itself was high. But after his Munich showing he pushed up prices into the 30L level. The issue here is that at this price level there needs to be substantial build quality and brand equity. I think this is where Invention Audio has simply fudged their approach by increasing the prices, in an effort perhaps, to be taken seriously. I fully understand that they have a right to do whatever they want with their pricing. But one can only look at the other thread to see what happens,
The issue of Sandeep's overly aggressive behaviour especially in defense of his products has been a real problem. He is extremely pushy with his products and has crossed the line on several occasions on the forum. I must say that he is polite and knowledgeable in person and has been nothing but cordial with me at all times. However, when things go wrong he needs to keep his behaviour in check. He gets emotionally riled up and berating people like he did with Sid has no excuse. This is the part where he clearly crosses the line and has no defense whatsoever. I can only hope that with time he learns to be more balanced emotionally.
It has been a long post but I hope that it gives some perspective on Invention Audio. Nobody wants to see damage done to a small business. There are a lot of difficulties faced by small businesses especially in a fragile space like audio. But serious mistakes have been made. I can only hope that this is a learning experience for them.
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