Most overrated audio manufacturers?

"07-04-14: Elizabeth
The op did not even bother to list any of his own.
So I call 'Troll'."

Actually, the OP did give some input.

"07-03-14: Lse
I'm curious as to what folks say but here are some quick ones based on my ears: totem, B&W except for the uk made higher end products, focal, and gallo"

Kraco, Weltron, Mayfair, Yorxs, Lloyds, Samsonic, Electro-Brand, Electrophonic, Clarion, Toyo, Aircastle, Westminster, Lear Jet & Spark-O-Matic to name a few.

All the ones I can't afford.

Overrated in what?
- To transform the signal to real thing reproduction?
- Reliability?
- Bang for buck?
- Design done right (Tonearm Geometry, Energy Transfer...)?

This type of thread only invites "cheap shots" by those with various motives and experiences we are not fully aware. Thus, those who indulge this type of pseudoinformation may diss some very credible manufacturers.

Quicksilver? Really? Mike Sanders has been making superb gear for years and obsessed with quality and affordability. And no, I don't work for him. Like any manufacturer, his gear may not be a perfect fit in your system. So, do some research.