Evansbee Posted July 16, 2001 Share Posted July 16, 2001 Why is it that no one in any industry that has anything to do with computers can just be straight up. First these speakers were mid to late June. Then July 1, and now we've pushed the date to the 15th; which again is a lie because it is now the 16th adn we don't have speakers yet. I'd rather they tell me they won't be arround until Christmas and then surprise me by having them done early. Waiting like this is garbage, unacceptable business practice if you ask me. Great speakers, bad p/r. Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted July 16, 2001 Moderators Share Posted July 16, 2001 Actually, mid-late June was never officially announced by Klipsch, and July 1st was an error on our webpage that was only up for a few days and caught and changed quickly. Unfortunately, word spread quite rapidly, which is a chance any company takes that has the confidence to maintain a bulletin board! Early to Mid-July has really been our official position all along. We've tried to guess exactly, but we have had to make some last minute THX enhancements, and are now waiting on US customs, so an exact date is not possible at this time. Some things are beyond our control, and I apologize for the miscommunications (some cases initiated by rumors!)... I will post an exact date (as will our webmaster) when we are 100% able to do so with no chance of change. Thanks for your patience, and I'm very confident that it will all be worth it!! ------------------ Amy ProMedia Tech Support promediatech@klipsch.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evansbee Posted July 16, 2001 Author Share Posted July 16, 2001 I understand the customs are beyond your control, but you did know that it would be part of the process and thus should have been accounted for. As for my release dates i refer you to teh press release. If you don't feel like reading, here's a quote: Reasonably priced ($399.99 U.S. MSRP) the ProMedia 5.1 will be available for purchase at specialty audio stores, and on the klipsch.com web site in mid to late June 2001. Mid to late June. That is what we've been expecting since May. Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porno Pete Posted July 16, 2001 Share Posted July 16, 2001 Some people will never be happy, would you rather they release a half assed version just so its on time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjit Posted July 16, 2001 Share Posted July 16, 2001 Actually its very good PR, look how much interest these speakers are generating. And every little delay is causing a tonne more posts. You're obviously very eager to see them released too. I just hope they don't sell out within 12hrs of release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evansbee Posted July 16, 2001 Author Share Posted July 16, 2001 Porno pete, no i wouldn't like a half assed product. I would like them/everybody to be more reasonable with release dates. When do you ever see something come out early? Never, i just want my speakers and i'm sick of waiting and being disappointed when i read about them getting released late. Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted July 17, 2001 Share Posted July 17, 2001 i wouldnt complain if i were u, look at the post 'promedia 4.1 in australia' and you think waiting a couple months is bad, in the words of arnie,,,STOP WHINING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted July 17, 2001 Moderators Share Posted July 17, 2001 Please let me know where you read that quote and I'll take care of it. Sorry for the oversight. ------------------ Amy ProMedia Tech Support promediatech@klipsch.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evansbee Posted July 17, 2001 Author Share Posted July 17, 2001 I apologize for the way i'm acting. It's not really fair, i don't mean to attack amy or klipsch or anyone for that matter. I'm just anxious to get some speakers and i just hate waiting. Amy, that quote is from the origiona; press release that is found in your news section. Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Phew Posted July 17, 2001 Share Posted July 17, 2001 Amy, Why are you waiting on US Customs? The press releases say that Klipsch has manufacturing facilities in AK and CA. So unless you guys recently set up a sweatshop in Bolivia to build 5.1s (in which case don't expect me to buy them, because sweatshop labor is not known for its quality), there shouldn't be any customs delays for US sales. Sounds like something fishy is going on here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted July 17, 2001 Moderators Share Posted July 17, 2001 The Promedias are manufactured in China...all our other speakers products are made in Arkansas. We have a warehouse in California, where they also do some manufacturing. ------------------ Amy ProMedia Tech Support promediatech@klipsch.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightkidz Posted July 17, 2001 Share Posted July 17, 2001 which part of china? lol maybe i can tell someone to go over and pick up a few for me hehehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evansbee Posted July 17, 2001 Author Share Posted July 17, 2001 U.S. customs's suck. I travel to canada a lot, when going in they're like "Are you doing anything illegal" but when i come back they get out the drug dogs and anal cavity searchers. How long does it normally take for shipments to get through customs? When did the speakers hit our shores? Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabbycatt Posted July 17, 2001 Share Posted July 17, 2001 I blame this entire delay on George Bush! If he hadn't been such a Jacka** with that whole spy plane incident China wouldn't be so dificult at customs. HeHe. Just a little propaganda for my speaker buddies. This message has been edited by Tabbycatt on 07-18-2001 at 07:02 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLaRG Posted July 17, 2001 Share Posted July 17, 2001 OK, it's July 17th, that's past the early/mid release date. Klipsch is starting to remind me of 3drealms. Sheesh! Release Date: "When it's finished!" ------------------ BLaRG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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