Innovative Sound Systems Millennium Theatren System 2012 Floorstanding Speakers

Innovative Sound Systems Millennium Theatren System 2012 Floorstanding Speakers 

USER REVIEWS

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[Aug 02, 2001]
Doug G.
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Fairly good scam, I actually listened to some of it. Fairly pushy salesman for a bad-breathed hick.

Weakness:

I didn't fall for it. I'm sure the speakers suck, so I guess that can be considered another weakness. Van's driver appeared to be under 16, if they got pulled over their scam'd be on ice.

I was leaving McDonalds with my double quarter pounder with cheese and icey cold drink. Setting them on the ground, I unlocked my car only to hear a "Hey, you want some cheap speakers man? It's a really good deal" or something to that effect. 'No.. I don't need...' I turn around, and by this time, he's pulled the white van into a parking spot and slides the slide door open. He gives me the pitch about they having more than they need, needing to sell two. He attempts to convince me he doesn't have enough money to get back, producing a $5 and some $1s, but I notice another pocket in his wallet is exceptionally thick. He looks at my car (BMW) and asks what I do - I tell him I work in computer information management. This was the big tip-off, I had definitely been targeted. He starts now produces a grubby, laminated fake sticker for the boxes, touting them as $1299 each. When I mention that I do my work for a speaker company, he is noticably shaken. I think I said "I have no use for them." about 20 times. Pretty darn pushy, but I wasn't amused. He then attempted to tell me to purchase then re-sell them. I told him that it is my job to sell such equipment on eBay and I'd have seen them for sale on there if they were worth jack @#%#. I wasn't scammed, but I can see how many guys were. I was actually more afraid that there was something inside of the speakers that they were trying to use me to transport, as there was a warranty card they wanted me to fill out (transporters don't give a #$%% about being salesmen) I figured my name and address may be used to retrieve whatever later. It wasn't quite that deep. Look at the others that were targeted here - almost had something that indicated they had cash nearby, whether it be a bank or a bimmer. It freaked me out when I came back and told a co-worker about it, I started the story then he finished it for me. If it happens again, I'll play along but follow them for a while. Shadiest thing that's happened to me in a while for sure.

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A white van used to abduct kids around my old house, so I am not terribly trusting of them. I don't think I'm any more fond of them now, either.

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[Feb 02, 2001]
Brandon B
Casual Listener

Strength:

They make good plant stands.

Weakness:

the way they sound.

I was ripped off by 2 little guys in a white van. I feel pretty stupid. If anyone is interesed the vans plate is
NJ JBV-892. If I ever see those little punks again....

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Yes...coffie table

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[Feb 06, 2001]
Ryan M
Casual Listener

Strength:

They Wiegh My car down for better tracktion in the snow

Weakness:

If you own them and paid for them you got ripped

A fool and his money are soon parted. Is there anyone out there who can phone 60 Minutes, and the Better business bureau.

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None

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[May 02, 2001]
Jeff
Casual Listener

Strength:

There speakers, I guess haven't yet tried them.

Weakness:

I guess they dont work from all the reviews.

I had been scammed the same way. 2 Dudes 1 Van, saying they have extra set of speakers to deliver. One long hair and pony tail, there other big scar left side of face. I was walking away when they told me they wanted $450. But they didn't let me go, I guess I'm glad I saved $210 by insisting on $240. Guess I knew it was fishing for 200 bucks didn't think speakers could be that bad. I guess I'll hear for myself.

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[Aug 14, 2001]
kevin
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

crisp, clear, loud as hell!

Weakness:

none yet...

i bought two speakers for my dorm in MD while home in Baldwin, NY (on Long Island). I was withdrawing cash from an ATM at a fleet bank when a white van with two surfer dudes approached me and talked me into two speakers for 150 cash. they gave me a whole 'beer money' routine, same as above.
as far as the speakers go i got a rockin' pair for only 150 bucks- i replaced two big sony speakers (200 watts apiece) on my 600 dollar stereo and they sound waaaay better, and get about 3x louder. they are very solidly built, and while i was upset at being taken, the proof is in the pudding: these speakers rock- clear, crisp, and steady.
if you're an audiophile who knows the difference in the sound of all sorts of pricey speakers, you may feel like a chump. but if you can get a pair for cheap like me, way to go, you now own a shady but wicked set of speakers.
if you want me, i'll be rockin' out in my dorm room.

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4
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4
[Sep 03, 2001]
Pat Secret
Casual Listener

Strength:

None

Weakness:

Selling from a van?!?! Duh....

Hum...I'm thinking of starting a scam like this myself by seeing the number of people who fell for it.

I was offered speakers from two guys in a 'cool' SUV driving around like crazy guys on campus grounds. I guess they figured they were gonna make a quick sell with me since they tried to sell me the speakers *while driving* (I was walking on the sidewalk). One guy was literally outside sitting on the door of the SUV yelling at me to get the amazing speakers.

Needless to say I didn't accept. I don't see how they expected me to carry the thing, even if I would be interested. In any case, if I were gonna buy hot stuff, the least would do is get it from someone I know :) At least I know it's working..eheheh

And for $400 (US too as I noticed), you can get a hell of an amazing pair of speakers, 2nd hand, not stolen or screwed up, and a pretty good pair new!

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None

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[Sep 10, 2001]
fool
Casual Listener

Strength:

made money back

Weakness:

i was a fool

The white van as I've read seems to me to have changed to the red van. I got home and wanted to see what I had just bought when I found this sight. Same old scam new van.

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there is always another fool

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3
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3
[Sep 14, 2001]
Royg
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

They looks good

Weakness:

They are playing full of garbage

Yes i've been duped too and if i see these 2 guys in montreal again, because i'm working on the road i will stop this f*cking Red Van and get out my baseball stick and scrap his f*cking face. I buy these DPA SLT 2.8 in the street i can't believe that i do that. It's with mistake that you learn in life but that's a mistake of 250$US. I see the card of the men who's driven and he's from Alberta.
If anyone has information about these two man please write me down a message.

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JBL

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[Sep 13, 2001]
Dominik C
Audiophile

I got nabbed by those b*stards as well. just today. In ottawa.. on the corner of boot and carling.. in an SUV.. I wish I see them again.. cuz they are getting suplexed.. The speakers s*ck.. They told me they are from Montreal..
Oh.. I will kick their a** when I see them agian.

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[Sep 26, 2001]
Daniel
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Higher Highs, Hits Well.

Weakness:

Knowing I could have only paid $150.

Well, since we were ALL trying to screw over the sales person, by getting something less than we should have really paid for it, it's not too bad. Not to mention, I have a whole Kennwood DTS system. I replaced my Fronts with the two new Digital Pro Auid DPA SLT 2.8 Towers. Sounds Five times better, and the db hit is way greater. Increadable, for less than I paid for my Kennwood's a year ago.
Considering where we got the speakers, I think we all did well. It sucks that my friend was able to go and get a set the same day (we didn't know we both got one), for less than I got mine, but I'm happy with what I paid.

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Kennwood.

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5
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4
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