Why no Illusions in international markets?

noidaboy · 5th February 2009, 01:38

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Originally Posted by gigy

I have not seen them yet but have to research before spending 7k. Do they carry "made in India" tag or its "designed and engineered in USA"?

Isn't it the "Sound" that matter more than its make and everything else?

speedzak · 5th February 2009, 04:42

I agree with Noida boy.
What you should do is have a listening session with the stuff you want to spend your money on.
If you like it, you buy it. Period!

greenhorn · 5th February 2009, 07:43

I believe they are made in india, or at least illusion has a pretty strong indian connection

having said that, that in no way makes it any worse. peerless is OEM for some of the best Hi Fi brands in the world - better than some random chinese co !

frankmehta · 5th February 2009, 09:24

honestly, guys, i'd rather stick with a product that is Made In India, rather than Made In China or Made In Vietnam.
And it's illusions we are talking about guys. Great build quality and unparalleled sound quality in the budget in which it competes! quite bulletproof they are.
case closed for me :-)

gigy · 5th February 2009, 09:27

Frank, but you got your new illusions from "made in USA"

panky12345 · 5th February 2009, 10:31

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Originally Posted by gigy

Frank, but you got your new illusions from "made in USA"

May be budget constraints as he bought off e-bay (& that too a higher model)! But originally he'd put in a pair of Electra 6.1 "Made in India"

frankmehta · 5th February 2009, 10:55

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Originally Posted by panky12345

May be budget constraints as he bought off e-bay (& that too a higher model)! But originally he'd put in a pair of Electra 6.1 "Made in India"

I dunno if the Luccents are Made In Arizona or not. But my point is that i'd prefer illusions if they maintained this overall quality regardless of where they are made. My Electras were made in India. I think even the Luccents might be from India. The company selling them might have imported them to USA. And now i'm importing them back, maybe

navin · 5th February 2009, 12:12

I dont see any reason to discuss where speakers are made. Over 80% of all loudspeakers are made in China (along with almost all ipods, laptops, etc..). As long as proper QC procedures are in place and there are no known complaints on these grounds the PLACE of manufacturer is not something that needs discussion.

hydrashok · 5th February 2009, 12:13

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Originally Posted by noidaboy

Isn't it the "Sound" that matter more than its make and everything else?

Exactly what I think too. @gigy, don't worry about where the speakers are made. Listen to them and then decide.

esteem_lover · 5th February 2009, 12:21

Most of us here in ICE tend to get carried away by brand names, specs etc. I believe Illusions are a great VFM speakers. I don't really care where they are made, I knew they were made in India when i got my pair. I am upgrading my entire ICE, but not going to touch those Illusions.

gigy · 5th February 2009, 12:32

where and how it is made , i don't want to know. All i wanted to know was why no illusions in international websites like crutchfield, onlinecarstereo, woofersetc, sonic electronics etc etc (from where i can get cheaper deal. like infinity ref are coming much cheaper there) when its a usa brand.
i am not asking about its performance.
Let me know if this is not to be discussed anymore.

speedzak · 5th February 2009, 12:58

You can discuss about a product, it's quality, build, origins, availability etc.. here buddy. But the product you decide to purchase should not be based on what country it is made. (I agree many people tend to like products made in a certain country more than another country which is purely a personal thingy). It should rather be bought because you like it's performance and sound.
Regarding the limited availability of Illusions on internet sites, B&T! Do something! It's not even available in Kerala properly.

Technocrat · 5th February 2009, 13:04

We have already discussed in detail the origins of Illusion Audio in This Thread

Bass &Trouble represents Illusion Audio & if you need any information on sourcing them please get in touch with him via PM

Thread Closed

5th February 2009, 04:42	#17
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	I agree with Noida boy. What you should do is have a listening session with the stuff you want to spend your money on. If you like it, you buy it. Period!
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5th February 2009, 07:43	#18
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,398 Times View My Garage	I believe they are made in india, or at least illusion has a pretty strong indian connection having said that, that in no way makes it any worse. peerless is OEM for some of the best Hi Fi brands in the world - better than some random chinese co ! Last edited by greenhorn : 5th February 2009 at 07:44.
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5th February 2009, 09:24	#19
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	honestly, guys, i'd rather stick with a product that is Made In India, rather than Made In China or Made In Vietnam. And it's illusions we are talking about guys. Great build quality and unparalleled sound quality in the budget in which it competes! quite bulletproof they are. case closed for me :-)
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5th February 2009, 09:27	#20
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	Frank, but you got your new illusions from "made in USA"
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5th February 2009, 12:12	#23
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,196 Thanked: 9,292 Times	I dont see any reason to discuss where speakers are made. Over 80% of all loudspeakers are made in China (along with almost all ipods, laptops, etc..). As long as proper QC procedures are in place and there are no known complaints on these grounds the PLACE of manufacturer is not something that needs discussion. Last edited by navin : 5th February 2009 at 12:13.
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5th February 2009, 12:21	#25
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Most of us here in ICE tend to get carried away by brand names, specs etc. I believe Illusions are a great VFM speakers. I don't really care where they are made, I knew they were made in India when i got my pair. I am upgrading my entire ICE, but not going to touch those Illusions.
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5th February 2009, 12:32	#26
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	where and how it is made , i don't want to know. All i wanted to know was why no illusions in international websites like crutchfield, onlinecarstereo, woofersetc, sonic electronics etc etc (from where i can get cheaper deal. like infinity ref are coming much cheaper there) when its a usa brand. i am not asking about its performance. Let me know if this is not to be discussed anymore. Last edited by gigy : 5th February 2009 at 12:34.
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5th February 2009, 12:58	#27
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	You can discuss about a product, it's quality, build, origins, availability etc.. here buddy. But the product you decide to purchase should not be based on what country it is made. (I agree many people tend to like products made in a certain country more than another country which is purely a personal thingy). It should rather be bought because you like it's performance and sound. Regarding the limited availability of Illusions on internet sites, B&T! Do something! It's not even available in Kerala properly.
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5th February 2009, 13:04	#28
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	We have already discussed in detail the origins of Illusion Audio in This Thread Bass &Trouble represents Illusion Audio & if you need any information on sourcing them please get in touch with him via PM Thread Closed
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