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HEGEL - Is it really made in Norway ?


Not unlike Ayon, where it is just printed "Austria" and not "Made in Austria" (the usual and official terminology), are HEGEL products actually made and assembled in Norway or just "designed" in Norway and assembled somewhere in China?

I have tried getting a clear-cut answer from dealers with no success. Juste like for Ayon gear by the way.

Thanks if you can help.
soniqmike
dchang1981
65 posts
 
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
ps
411 posts
 
Let it go, people. Let it go.
sabai
2,027 posts
 
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.
kbuzz
201 posts
 
Interesting thread. N a similar note, Ive heard that Classe products are also built in China. Can anyone confirm this.
sabai
2,027 posts
 
Aolmrd1241,

The fact that Hegel is so blase about this speaks volumes, IMO. It seems to me this attitude is an entrenched part of their corporate culture. I had a recent problem with a Hegel amp. At best Hegel was blase. Sad to say, it got a lot worse than that. The bottom line -- they refused to stand behind their product and just walked away. Unbelievable -- but true.
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