Wilmslow Audio for sale

[nannoo]

What are peoples opinions of this company?

 

[marce]

I've bought stuff off them in the past.... it would be sad to see them go as it will be another nail in the coffin for DIY audio in the UK.

 

[DF96]

It seems the owners are retiring so the business is up for sale. The sale particulars I saw suggest that the business could be made more profitable, so I guess that might mean price rises.

 

[billshurv]

It could be profitable with the right investment, but would be a brave man!

 

[planet10]

Wilmslow needs a shot of new blood. They have been around forever... i bought stuff from them in 1975.

dave

 

[Studio Au]

they need a new website!

 

[billshurv]

new website, ecommerce capability, some new products, possibly a 'guest' designer and a way of differentiating from Falcon accoustics who have filled the gap wilmslow should have moved into. All possible but needs bravery.

 

[lutkeveld]

Never heard of them but their site looks like ****. Doesn't inspire confidence

 

[billshurv]

before the wibbly wobbly web they were the go to company. Been in business for over 40 years. But had some hard times recently.

 

[Bonsai]

Yes you gotta move with the times nowadays.

 

[AuroraB]

... i bought stuff from them in 1975.dave

Beat ya there Dave.... I bought a pair of Goodmans TwinAxioms 8's in -73...

EDIT : One should not really judge a company by the looks of there website...there are plenty of flashy looking sites that are all just plain bollocks, not to mention all the scammers out there...
I haven't bought any thing from Wilmslow in a couple of decades, mainly because I haven't done anything speakerwise in the same period. They used to be a very reliable setup, and I haven't seeen any no-no's either, since the net came around...

 

[orangeart]

I'd actually be interested in this. I'm moving toward wetting up a company doing a similar thing but with a more modern outlook. Wilmslow have a good reputation for the most part although they may have taken a few wrong turns of late and a few complaints have started to crop up on the net bit I'm sure these are isolated incidents.

The money they are asking may be a bit steep but I have put in an enquiry for details of the sale and may be tempted if a favourable deal can happen. Who knows.

 

[andre tchmil]

I recently bought from them.
They are very helpful and answer emails prompt.

 

[gpauk]

Not something I'd take on in the current economic lunacy...

 

[DF96]

Can we keep away from politics?

 

[gpauk]

It's economics I refer to, not the cause. Perhaps not a good time to try and launch a new / revamped business, in the midst of economic uncertainty.

 

[DF96]

"Economic lunacy" is not an economic situation, but a comment on the proximate cause of an economic situation and therefore a political remark.

"Economic uncertainty" is fine - we can all agree on that!

 

[gpauk]

"Economic lunacy" is not an economic situation, but a comment on the proximate cause of an economic situation and therefore a political remark.

You mis-attribute my meaning. The lunacy I refer to is the irrational behaviour of markets...

 

[marce]

I think its all getting a bit pedantic.....

 

[DF96]

The lunacy I refer to is the irrational behaviour of markets...

OK. I accept your explanation.

I don't think pedantry is the issue. Just trying to avoid drawing the attention of the Mods.