What's up with Talon?

Thank you, Opalchip, for supporting my comments.

YOU, yourself, state that there are RUMORS floating around the web! None of them founded in reality or fact. Hurtful rumors that are totally untrue if you actually go to the source and ask.

I'd like to start a rumor that you actually hate jewish people (just an example, I AM Jewish so I figure it was a safe example). I can guarantee you that someone will believe it and the rumor mill begins. Then someone else will accuse you of being an antisemite when you make a comment about liking bagels or something.

The internet is dangerous. Rumors go unchecked and strengthened. In this case, Mike of Talon didn't even know this thread existed until I told him about it. So we are all sitting here discussing the stability of his company as if we are stock holders and NONE of us has a damned bit of an idea as to what is actually going on!!!!

And FYI Nvlashi, Nrenter and Opalchip.... Mike was on holiday with his kids for the past two weekss or so and the company was pretty much closed other then production during that time, as far as I understand. Again, not 100% confirmed, but that's what Mike implied in a brief E-mail I just got from him.

So I have an idea everyone. Let's get back to talking about how good Mike's speakers are and how hard he is trying to provide us all with the most amazing product he can within the confines of a limited budget (whatever budget it may be). AND let's stop making up stories and complaining about crap because we are immature, inpatient and trigger happy to judge and post hurtful remarks as soon as the opportunity arrises.

There are jobs at many throw away newspapers across the country for people like that. They usually have headlines like," Boy has sex with girl for lunch and then eats her for dinner!" or "Elvis lives in my refrigerator!"

If Mike was on vacation, then there is no excuse for ther not being a simple message on his phone line indicating such. That tech has been in place for many, many years. And an auto-reply for his email stating he is vacation until such date, and to either wait or a contact number to reach in an "emergency".
This isnt brain surgery, and is irresponsible for any company to not take these simple steps to protect itself in such a volatile industry.
John

I absolutely agree Jdcrox. No arguement there. And a simple message would have avoided this whole issue.

But I still stand on my statement that I think the posting was and will be far more hurtful then the 10 days or so the person had to wait for a response. Mike doesn't deserve to have negative postings about his companies stability and then panic postings saying,"Well, since I had read that the ocmpany was in trouble I got concerned."

The REAL truth is, if this thread had never been started then poor Nvlashi would never have been concerned about the companies stability and would never had reacted to the delay in his response and would never had posted the note he did...

Think about it!

-Matt

Hey, Nvlashi...

I read on an on-line forum that a guy got an e-mail from Mike at Talon that implied that he may have been on vacation for the past couple of weeks. He's not 100% sure, but that should be enough to help you rest easy.

If it's posted on the 'gon, it must be true.

Talon is just fine!

There has been some disruption to to personal issues that have taken me away from work. My mother-in-law passed away from cancer late September. I was taking time off to take care of my kids so my wife could spend time with her mother. Also, since August I have been going through a divorce with my wife(timing is interesting?!) and have taken additional time off. The time off has proved to be successful for we have all legal issues resolved(as of last week) and are simply going through the rest of the legal process.

Unfortunately, due to all the time off taken I have dropped the ball on many issues. I have been feverishly catching up and will be back to normal by next week. As they say, "when the cat is away the mice will play". It is amazing how much more work is accomplished when I am at the office.

Finally, I have been up front and shared personal issues in explaining "what's up?". This does not excuse my neglect for handling or properly delegating business issues. This is only an effort to shed light on why there has been a disruption. I am taking a risk with this approach. However, I am passionate about Talon and the amazing loudspeakers we produce. This passion is also shared with the many customers who share this passion. Their patience and faith has been a real boost for me during the past several dark months. Their enthusiasm is invigorating and is why I am in this business.

Talon is committed to advancing loudspeaker design. Our current products are prime examples to this committment. Also, our committment to the upgradability of our products is another example. We have greatly increased efficiency, lowered THD, improved phase, and extended frequency extremes. These advancements are rewarding, but the customer's own satisfaction is the final reward.

Happy Listening,

Michael Farnsworth
Talon Audio