The problem I see is that the volume people are producing in their auto environment is causing hearing damage. Do you wish to contribute to that? What is your legal liability?
I had a fellow who worked for me who did play a loud system in his car. His hearing was noticeably damaged by age 25.
I had a fellow who worked for me who did play a loud system in his car. His hearing was noticeably damaged by age 25.
In American capitalism, those warning labels got you covered. Even incontinence pads come with instructions, beginning with "remove from wrapper". I certainly hope I have the awareness to do so going forward, before I complain to the company they dont absorb anything.
How stupid people can be, is of bare minimum concern compared to selling something. As long as "We told you so".
"The United States is often thought to be the most litigious country in the world. It does have the largest number of lawsuits. However, the dubious honor of lawsuits per capita belongs to Germany, with 123.2 lawsuits per 1,000 people. The U.S. only comes in fifth place (74.5/1,000), right behind Austria (95.9/1,000) and before the United Kingdom (64.4/1,000)."
https://www.assetprotectionplanners.com/strategies/united-states/
https://www.assetprotectionplanners.com/strategies/united-states/
Having read these pieces of advice and having dealt with this issue for 50 years now,
I think Fast Eddie D has probably the best take, but even that is no sort of guarantee.
If you really want to do it , then go for it. You may find that the market enters you...
In any case, follow your bliss and good luck.
I think Fast Eddie D has probably the best take, but even that is no sort of guarantee.
If you really want to do it , then go for it. You may find that the market enters you...
In any case, follow your bliss and good luck.
Thank you Mr. Pass. I'm just sharing my two cents worth as someone who's seen the hi fi market go from its peak in the early 1960s to the state of malaise it's in today, and someone who aspired to be part of it when they were young.
People discouraged me my whole life. My academic advisors flat out said "You can't do that. I'm enrolling you in a power transmission curriculum." I think they were wrong to be so adamant about the folly of it all, so I don't want to discourage anyone from trying to make a contribution. Good ideas and craftsmanship still have merit, even if they don't fit the current market.
All I can say is don't quit your day job. I literally can't even give my stuff away. My speakers are "nice but too big." My electronics is a complete mystery to the general public. People don't understand the laws of physics, and they don't care either. I'm now building "small" speakers (under 1 cubic foot external size) and they're STILL too big for the public. I'm not even going to fool myself that I'm saving money or beating the market by doing this. It is strictly for my own enjoyment and something to keep a geezer from getting bored.
People discouraged me my whole life. My academic advisors flat out said "You can't do that. I'm enrolling you in a power transmission curriculum." I think they were wrong to be so adamant about the folly of it all, so I don't want to discourage anyone from trying to make a contribution. Good ideas and craftsmanship still have merit, even if they don't fit the current market.
All I can say is don't quit your day job. I literally can't even give my stuff away. My speakers are "nice but too big." My electronics is a complete mystery to the general public. People don't understand the laws of physics, and they don't care either. I'm now building "small" speakers (under 1 cubic foot external size) and they're STILL too big for the public. I'm not even going to fool myself that I'm saving money or beating the market by doing this. It is strictly for my own enjoyment and something to keep a geezer from getting bored.
Like the directions on a loaf of fruit bread: "serving suggestion: toast with butter", or on a packet of nuts: "Caution: may contain nuts", followed by the direction "Open Packet and Eat". Perhaps someone sued them because the directions previously didn't say 'open packet'?
Geoff
I've always heard that in the context of the restaurant industry... Though, I guess it does apply here as well.