AoS Branding...

[synsei]

Had an idea tonight that may or may not be viable. AoS has a big presence on the interweb these days and amongst the various hifi forums it is a very distinguishable brand. We also have quite a few members who design equipment. Most have their own companies to service, but having said that many of these members have offered unique designs and modifications for members to build or incorporate into their own equipment exclusively on AoS.

If these members are amenable we could harness their designs to offer a small range of products with 'Art Of Sound' branding. If it is successful the profits for this venture could go towards funding further product development, the AoS show or other AoS related projects. It would need to be handled sensitively of course because we don't want to be treading on the toes of successful and established businesses, but if we choose the product line carefully so as not to directly compete with their prime ventures, I think it could be workable.

The germ of this idea grew out of my self-enforced break. We are all very passionate about music and we are all struggling to put together systems that render music accurately, or as accurately as possible. This passion sometimes leads to disagreements, however we all have the same goal in mind. So I thought, why not bring together some of the highly regarded mods and designs that have been offered to AoS members exclusively under the Art Of Sound brand, for the benefit of all. After all many of these projects have been developed by members, for members, right here on AoS

An obvious starting point would be the Techie SL mods. These could be highly marketable if offered as kits with an extensive manual. I invite members thoughts on this idea, particularly from those members who have contributed designs and mods to AoS in the past

[The Grand Wazoo]

Ahem........lookee here Dave:

[synsei]

As it happens Chris it was this product that persuaded me that the idea had legs

[realysm42]

Sorry for the leading question, but is that amp considered any good?

I would imagine so for it to have "our" brand on it.

[Beechwoods]

It was an 'homage', and yes, I've heard it, and it is very good!

[jostber]

Wut about an AOS T-Shirt?

[Barry]

Wut about an AOS T-Shirt?

Well certainly some AoS name badges would be nice to use at shows so members could recognise one another.

[electric beach]

Sorry for the leading question, but is that amp considered any good?

I would imagine so for it to have "our" brand on it.

Too bloody right it is

[Marco]

It's so good, he even sleeps with it!!

Marco.

[Marco]

Well certainly some AoS name badges would be nice to use at shows so members could recognise one another.

I'd ask Tabatha to design some 'special' ones... They may have a bondage theme

Marco.