Alpair 12 - also out of the bag - Page 2

markaudio · 17th June 2009, 04:58 PM

Hi Guys,
Re the prices from Audio-Selection in Italy, I have asked Valerio to clarify if his pricing is for a single or a pair of drivers. Alpair 5, 6 and CHR-70 are packed in pairs, Alpair 10 are singles. I've also asked Valerio to read your comments.

If Valerio's pricing proves to be far above the other dealers in Europe for no good reason, I'll give Markaudio's blessing to any customer who wishes to buy our drivers from the other dealers in the region. Our site has the full list of European dealers.

We don't have any direct control over the prices charged by dealers but we do lean on them to offer competitive pricing.

Cautionary notes on prices. Do check the situation on duty, VAT or GST taxes in your country. Rates can vary inside parts of the Euro-zone.
The prices shown on our site serve Hong Kong and parts of Asia. Parts of this region free-trade zones (no VAT, Duty, or low rate tax etc.) Anyone importing our drivers from these areas will have to pay duty and tax once the drivers arrive in the destination country. Often, the total cost is more than buying from local dealers.

Hope this helps,

Mark.

Scottmoose · 17th June 2009, 06:34 PM

Ahhh... now we're talking. Big[ger] unit = fantastic as far as I'm concerned. Love the spec (just stamp on my tongue will you, somebody?)

BTW, plans have already been revealed on the different threads. Dave's just refined the final passes, but there's already been a few builds IIRC -I've been out of it for a while.

markaudio · 17th June 2009, 11:58 PM

Hi Guys,

I'm still receiving emails and enquiries for more Alpair 12 information and to say more about the driver on this thread.

Sorry I can't do this. I'm struggling for time and we want to respect the forum rules. So I'll talk about the Alpair 12 in greater detail in a new thread in Vendors later next month.

Hope this helps,

Cheers,

Mark.

markaudio · 9th October 2009, 08:47 AM

Hi Guys,
Letting you know the Alpair 12 has been produced. I've put all the information in the Markaudio section in Manufacturers.

Here's the thread link:

Mark's new Alpair 12

Cheers,

Mark

EUVL · 9th October 2009, 10:01 AM

And I am probably be the lucky few who has listened to one at Mark's office.

More details later when I return to Europe next week.

Patrick

_henry_ · 9th October 2009, 12:53 PM

congratulation mark

i hope u will have alpair 12 bass soon.

cheers

Godzilla · 9th October 2009, 05:19 PM

Hi Mark, just a few comments i would like to make...

>>> We don't have any direct control over the prices charged by dealers but we do lean on them to offer competitive pricing.

I've sold computer software online for nearly 15 years and faced many challenges competing with companies willing to give it away for $1 over cost. Manufacturers claimed they had no control over pricing and that resellers should make their profit on services provided. Over the years manufacturers have gotten smarter and require a MAP or Minimum Advertised Price online. This evens out the playing field and allows companies to still make a profit as well as build a business based on service. I would recommend setting MAPs for your dealers.

Also, the drivers you produce look excellent!

And finally, has Dennis built his biceps yet? I wonder how long it will take him to go from the 4" drivers to the 12"?

Godzilla

markaudio · 10th October 2009, 12:10 AM

Hi Henry,
Good to hear from you. How are you doing? I'd like to build an Alp12 bass unit, maybe next year.

Hi Godzilla,
Agreed, MA pricing is generally good policy, but its difficult to do as import and taxation varies. I'm looking to increase the number of dealers, competitive pricing and good service will benefit buyers. Any additional suggestions are welcomed.

Thanks for your comments on my speakers. Yep, Dennis can keep his arms fit, the Alp12's weigh in at 2.3Kg each

Cheers

Mark.

markaudio · 19th October 2009, 01:29 AM

Hi Guys,
There's now a build plan for the Alpair 12 driver on its Markaudio section thread:

Here's the link:

Mark's new Alpair 12

Cheers,

Mark.

speakrsrfun · 20th October 2009, 12:36 AM

Any idea what Canadian retail on these are going to be?

I'm in the process of finding my next project and was thinking the Tangband 1772 or this driver may be an option depending on price. The 12mm Xmax makes this appealing as a driver that can produce relatively realistic bottom end, though the 89dB sens compared to the W8-1772's 95dB seems to add to my selection choice dilema. Different beasts I understand....

So what are these looking to sell for Mark?

9th October 2009, 05:19 PM	#17
Godzilla diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New York	Hi Mark, just a few comments i would like to make... >>> We don't have any direct control over the prices charged by dealers but we do lean on them to offer competitive pricing. I've sold computer software online for nearly 15 years and faced many challenges competing with companies willing to give it away for $1 over cost. Manufacturers claimed they had no control over pricing and that resellers should make their profit on services provided. Over the years manufacturers have gotten smarter and require a MAP or Minimum Advertised Price online. This evens out the playing field and allows companies to still make a profit as well as build a business based on service. I would recommend setting MAPs for your dealers. Also, the drivers you produce look excellent! And finally, has Dennis built his biceps yet? I wonder how long it will take him to go from the 4" drivers to the 12"? Godzilla __________________ www.zillaaudio.com/bib/bib.asp www.ZillaAudio.com

20th October 2009, 12:36 AM	#20
speakrsrfun diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto	Any idea what Canadian retail on these are going to be? I'm in the process of finding my next project and was thinking the Tangband 1772 or this driver may be an option depending on price. The 12mm Xmax makes this appealing as a driver that can produce relatively realistic bottom end, though the 89dB sens compared to the W8-1772's 95dB seems to add to my selection choice dilema. Different beasts I understand.... So what are these looking to sell for Mark? __________________ GOD uses Fullrangers

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17th June 2009, 04:58 PM	#11
markaudio diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2008	Hi Guys, Re the prices from Audio-Selection in Italy, I have asked Valerio to clarify if his pricing is for a single or a pair of drivers. Alpair 5, 6 and CHR-70 are packed in pairs, Alpair 10 are singles. I've also asked Valerio to read your comments. If Valerio's pricing proves to be far above the other dealers in Europe for no good reason, I'll give Markaudio's blessing to any customer who wishes to buy our drivers from the other dealers in the region. Our site has the full list of European dealers. We don't have any direct control over the prices charged by dealers but we do lean on them to offer competitive pricing. Cautionary notes on prices. Do check the situation on duty, VAT or GST taxes in your country. Rates can vary inside parts of the Euro-zone. The prices shown on our site serve Hong Kong and parts of Asia. Parts of this region free-trade zones (no VAT, Duty, or low rate tax etc.) Anyone importing our drivers from these areas will have to pay duty and tax once the drivers arrive in the destination country. Often, the total cost is more than buying from local dealers. Hope this helps, Mark.

17th June 2009, 06:34 PM	#12
Scottmoose diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK	Ahhh... now we're talking. Big[ger] unit = fantastic as far as I'm concerned. Love the spec (just stamp on my tongue will you, somebody?) BTW, plans have already been revealed on the different threads. Dave's just refined the final passes, but there's already been a few builds IIRC -I've been out of it for a while.

17th June 2009, 11:58 PM	#13
markaudio diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2008	Hi Guys, I'm still receiving emails and enquiries for more Alpair 12 information and to say more about the driver on this thread. Sorry I can't do this. I'm struggling for time and we want to respect the forum rules. So I'll talk about the Alpair 12 in greater detail in a new thread in Vendors later next month. Hope this helps, Cheers, Mark.

9th October 2009, 10:01 AM	#15
EUVL diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2003	And I am probably be the lucky few who has listened to one at Mark's office. More details later when I return to Europe next week. Patrick

9th October 2009, 12:53 PM	#16
_henry_ diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Indonesia	congratulation mark i hope u will have alpair 12 bass soon. cheers

10th October 2009, 12:10 AM	#18
markaudio diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2008	Hi Henry, Good to hear from you. How are you doing? I'd like to build an Alp12 bass unit, maybe next year. Hi Godzilla, Agreed, MA pricing is generally good policy, but its difficult to do as import and taxation varies. I'm looking to increase the number of dealers, competitive pricing and good service will benefit buyers. Any additional suggestions are welcomed. Thanks for your comments on my speakers. Yep, Dennis can keep his arms fit, the Alp12's weigh in at 2.3Kg each Cheers Mark.

19th October 2009, 01:29 AM	#19
markaudio diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2008	Hi Guys, There's now a build plan for the Alpair 12 driver on its Markaudio section thread: Here's the link: Mark's new Alpair 12 Cheers, Mark.

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