HEGEL - Is it really made in Norway ?

Sabai,

Hegel is a mid-high end company. They believe that the image of their products is favorable if people think that they are made in Norway that has a good name in HiFi, created by products like Tandberg and Electocompaniet. Obviously, Hegel believes that they can attract more customers at this segment of the market, by giving them the impression that their equipment are made in the homeland by dedicated and highly motivated staff, instead of in a country like China that is known for mass production, low paid workforce and less expensive products.
Personally I think there is no difference in the quality of the final product irrespective of the country of production.
With hifi equipment, where you cannot really measure the level of quality and amplifiers are evaluated quite subjectively, customers need to be impressed very positively. Especially people who do not buy at the budget category.

I remember reading a review stating how Hegel keeps their prices down due to simple casework and less flashy appearance. Guess that explanation is bs

Let it go, people. Let it go.

Dchang1981,

I agree this must be BS. They just don't want to admit the truth -- or stand behind their product if something goes wrong. These are very low end business practices for a so-called high end company.

Interesting thread. N a similar note, Ive heard that Classe products are also built in China. Can anyone confirm this.