Group Buy / EOI new generation DNS head units (RNS-510 alternative)

[fmflex]

Hey, I did say go nuts :p

True mate, wasn't having a go at you, just saying he's free to take any risk he likes without anyone trying to convince him otherwise. He sounds like a big boy that can make his own decisions.

[moda]

True mate, wasn't having a go at you, just saying he's free to take any risk he likes without anyone trying to convince him otherwise. He sounds like a big boy that can make his own decisions.

Yep

Meanwhile, my franken-TDI/GTD build is coming together this week.... I was hoping to have my DNS and RVC by now so that I could fit it at the same time so I wouldn't have to take bumpers off for a second time, but oh wells.

[DkN]

Ok let me REALLY clear a few things up.

LSQ does in fact have big buying power, they specialise in export and they do not only sell Audiosources units. They buy in huge quantities for many units and in turn offer wholesale to other buyers. I could buy from them at almost identical prices as from Audiosources themselves, so that's saying something.

However, many people have had terrible experience with them - they do not manufacture (or if they do for some units, they definitely don't manufacture the Audiosources units), and they buy so many different units in such quantities that they are not going to care about you as a consumer, or even a small-medium retail customer, once they make a sale to you. Other than the one-page product information which you can see yourself on Audiosources's website, they know barely anything else about the units anyway.

I am also telling you the absolute truth when I say that Audiosources has NOT released DNS pricing to LSQ. I confirmed yesterday with an LSQ sales rep myself. I don't know where another LSQ sales rep is getting $375 from, but that is cheaper than my buy price.

I also am in fact speaking directly to the owner-manager of Audiosources and all information regarding release dates come from him, so LSQ can't have any more up to date information than what I have.

I should also point out again that I am supposed to be the sole distributor for the DNS units in Australia. I'm not about to go around telling people they can't buy if someone's selling, but if they are openly offering DNS units to you knowing you're in Australia, they're being a bit dodgy. I also don't believe that I need to go chasing anyone down since I believe set a reasonable price based on what I'm offering.

I have plans to expand and deal in wholesale in Australia with local support so you can see these units hit your local physical shops, and the sole distributor thing is more to not have shops skip over me once they learn about the unit. I don't intend to stop consumers who want to buy direct or through other means and choose to forego local support, I just think you should do so being fully aware of what you are actually buying and what services you can expect. Further, Audiosources also has plans to expand and properly establish their brand, and in doing so will focus on finding quality distributors and probably stop direct retail sales where they have an existing distributor in any event.

I hope that paints a clearer picture of where things stand. Fact is if things work out as planned Audiosources may not even co-operate with LSQ Star for much longer - right now it's the volume of their purchase that is retaining the relationship, but Audiosources is becoming increasingly aware of their poor service. If you do want to buy direct, I always recommend dealing with Audiosources themselves.

[moda]

Thanks for clearing that up Sandy. I guess we were all basing our 'argument' over a bunch of hearsay and halftruths.

Anyways, enough about that.

Any updates?

[richmurphy]

I guess we were all basing our 'argument' over a bunch of hearsay and halftruths.

Nooo.... misinformation on a forum!? I doubt it.

[kordo]

IS this still going?

[eplurbisunum]

I usually don't usually do this, but I feel it's necessary. ADMINS, this thread has gone way off topic, it's a group buy for a product FROM DkN, not a discussion about alternative sources. Those who wish not to purchase it from DkN, or discuss other options should perhaps create another thread, rather than doing it here. I had to go through way too many pages of bs to find out what the latest update is on the ETA of the unit.

Edit: Sandy, since the dates are constantly changing perhaps you should update the first post with the latest expected delivery date.

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[kwalsh24]

I usually don't usually do this, but I feel it's necessary. ADMINS, this thread has gone way off topic, it's a group buy for a product FROM DkN, not a discussion about alternative sources. Those who wish not to purchase it from DkN, or discuss other options should perhaps create another thread, rather than doing it here. I had to go through way too many pages of bs to find out what the latest update is on the ETA of the unit.

Edit: Sandy, since the dates are constantly changing perhaps you should update the first post with the latest expected delivery date.

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Spot on.... to each their own I say, however I believe that if you do go outside of what Sandy offers I truely think you'll get burned. As it sounds like this item is really hush hush to any other resellers, so you could very well be getting quotes on fake units.

Anyhow I shall go blacktop waiting for my kick ass unit, I have a road trip coming up at the end of October... really hope its installed into my car come then haha

[DkN]

Edit: Sandy, since the dates are constantly changing perhaps you should update the first post with the latest expected delivery date.

The reason I stopped doing that was because of the numerous delays. Not everyone reads all the latest updates and if they just see the release date get pushed back week after week on the first post at some point they will lose faith. So for now I will withhold an actual date until I'm 100% sure there can be no more delays.

Right now though, a new sample unit is making its way to me and this one will have the finalised hardware plus the latest software. I've been told they are soon to enter into production now so expect a 100% solid date and a demo video this weekend if I receive the unit in time.

[Fanaki]

"100% solid date this weekend" should kept that little gem to yourself for now Sandy haha

Anywho, here's hoping

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