Mainstream reviews-why so few?

client lists are probably the best advertising, IMHO, I never trust reviews....a mixed bag, IMHO.

Paulfolbrecht. There's a lot of figures on the site, but no independant verification, no graphs to back it all up.

I was saying I'd like to see a Stereophile type review where someone independant reproduces their measurements.

The original GMA site, before the company went hugely upmarket about 2 years ago, had some real graphs .... something that look like it might have been produced as a result of measurement. That all went when the web site got a face lift.

I like their speakers, I own a pair of their speakers. Roy is a really nice guy and a pleasure to do business with, but in my opinion a good review and accompanying measurements from one of the main publications in the industry would help them overcome the skepticism that many potential buyers have when a product is lauded on the forums and unheard of in the press.

Why isn't it good enough to just own and enjoy the products you like without professional endorsement?
I believe it is healthier for a company (or designer) to have to strive for acceptance. Once success is achieved, complacency sets in and the product suffers.
This free market system we hear touted is actually a good thing. I'd like to see it continue as is with less interference from the "experts" rather than more.

Seandtaylor99, I completely misunderstood you. I thought we were talking about manufacturer specs only. I agree with you that some reviews with detailed measurements would be nice.

like PEOPLE and ROLLING STONE, the art of selling magazines and being profitible is always about advertising and what sells more magazines(who or what is on the cover). LISTENER may have been the last attempt to have a magazine directed at the 'hobby' we have. For the the most part SF and AS are just ADVERTISING either in the traditional sense, or the written word. all products range between good to great...all are exceptable in terms of value....and all that end production are forgotten and replaced with more current models...those with an advertising and marketing budget.